Best Internet Providers in Portland, ME
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Portland, ME
Portland has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Portland.
Ranks compare Portland with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Portland, ME at a Glance
Portland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
GoNetspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Portland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Portland, ME?
GoNetspeed is the best internet provider in Portland based on Maine customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, GoNetspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Portland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GoNetspeed is an option for 56.38% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Portland?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Portland
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- GoNetspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Redzone Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- GoNetspeed - dsl coverage map
How Portland Compares to Places Its Size
Portland's report card score is tied 203rd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 483rd of 749.
| Measure | Portland | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Cumberland County | Maine | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.1% | 115th of 749 | 85.2% | 77.2% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,934 Mbps | Tied 669th of 749 | 1,799 Mbps | 1,846 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 290th of 749 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 732nd of 749 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | Tied 90th of 749 | 22% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 440th of 749 | 93% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 281st of 749 | 82% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 268th of 749 | 87% | 82% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $90,105 | 401st of 749 | $105,238 | $82,355 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 624th of 749 | 14% | 14% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 96.1% of homes in Portland, against 85.2% across Cumberland County and 77.2% across Maine. Households in Portland are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $90,105 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Portland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Portland?
Fidium Fiber in Portland, ME
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 93.6% of Portland homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Portland, ME
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 55.6% of Portland homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Portland, ME
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.7% of Portland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Portland?
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Portland, ME
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Redzone Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Portland homes. Across the city, Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Portland, ME
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Portland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Portland, ME
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Portland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Portland, ME
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Portland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Portland, ME
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
170 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Portland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 170 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Portland?
Spectrum Cable in Portland, ME
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.3% of Portland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Portland?
Fidium DSL in Portland, ME
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 58.9% of Portland homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 9.1 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Portland from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
GoNetspeed DSL in Portland, ME
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers DSL service to 3.1% of Portland homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed DSL has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city. GoNetspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Portland from GoNetspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Portland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 74.0% of homes in Downtown to 100.0% in Parkside; by ZIP code, from 92.6% in 04101 to 97.4% in 04103. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Portland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Deering | 11,474 | 94.4% | 1,944 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 57/100 |
| West End | 6,148 | 97.6% | 1,976 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Riverton | 5,656 | 99.7% | 1,999 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| East End | 4,818 | 100.0% | 1,943 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 74/100 |
| Rosemont | 4,370 | 99.4% | 1,994 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 88/100 |
| Deering | 4,164 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 74/100 |
| Parkside | 3,860 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 54/100 |
| Ocean Avenue | 3,746 | 95.9% | 1,959 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Nasons Corner | 3,713 | 99.8% | 1,996 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 69/100 |
| East Deering | 3,609 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 66/100 |
| Oakdale | 3,518 | 99.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Downtown | 3,205 | 74.0% | 1,512 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 60/100 |
ZIP codes in Portland
How Portland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Portland that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Cumberland Foreside has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Falmouth the fewest (77.7%); Portland has 96.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland (this page) | 67,434 | 96.1% | 1,934 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| South Portland | 26,654 | 95.6% | 1,962 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Westbrook | 22,367 | 89.4% | 1,864 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Scarborough | 21,816 | 80.9% | 1,811 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 78/100 |
| Gorham | 18,726 | 85.0% | 1,899 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 75/100 |
| Falmouth | 12,433 | 77.7% | 1,797 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 86/100 |
| Cape Elizabeth | 8,945 | 98.2% | 1,982 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Cumberland Foreside | 1,498 | 98.3% | 1,980 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Peaks Island | 911 | 99.9% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Cash Corner | 565 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 89/100 |
| Long Island | 234 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Portland?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from GoNetspeed.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Portland
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Redzone Wireless | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Portland Internet Providers
Based on 58 reviews from Maine internet customers, GoNetspeed is the best internet service provider for Portland residents. GoNetspeed was rated at an average of 4.13 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Maine, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Portland.
At a national level, based on 4287 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Portland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Portland, Maine, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Portland Overall | Maine Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed |  (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) |  (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Portland
Based on data reported by Portland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GoNetspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Portland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,972 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with GoNetspeed. This indicates GoNetspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Portland Speed | Maine Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) |  (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Portland?
Of the providers in Portland, customers rate GoNetspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Portland where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Maine or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
GoNetspeed is rated 3.88 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Portland, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Portland
| ISP / Tech Type | Portland Affordability | Maine Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (31) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maine
Customer Reviews
Barbara J.
Fidium Fiber
September 16, 2026 Service is okay. Fidium customer service is abominable. They told me when I signed up that at the year mark, I could call and keep the same pricing - $67.50 per month. I called, they said it was granted, then they proceeded to bill me $87.50 for the next six months. I called every month, until I finally gave up, paid them the $87.50 and then my bill went to $90. I called to terminate their service in per disgust for this company (to Spectrum for better service, $15 lower a month plus streaming of certain channels). They said I would get a sticker in the mail to return their box - that it would arrive in 5 - 7 days. I got their bill - they charged me for THE FULL MONTH, they did not prorate the bill from the stop date. I called twice - one customer service person said it would be prorated, the second said it would not, the supervisor said that it would be. I am STILL waiting to get their return sticker in the mail. DO NOT sign up with this company - they WILL NOT deliver what they promise, then they put you through heck and high water to fix back to what they promised you originally. I am exceptionally glad to be rid of them!!!
Amber W.
Fidium Fiber
September 11, 2026 First. They lie about the promotional price. They claim $30. But bill you $50. Their internet drops off and on. up to 40 minutes. Tried calling them about the internet dropping. Called 4 times in the same day. First 2 times. Busy signal. 3rd time, Said call connecting. Nothing happened after that. 4th time. Phone just rang and rang and rang. Have had them for 2 or 3 months. Useless internet/Company.
Deni P.
Spectrum Cable
June 16, 2026 We have been using Spectrum Cable/Internet services for awhile now and are pleased with the variety of programming offered and internet speed. Customer service is reasonably good, and you can depend on quick response for outages. The one thing that is a downside is the price, it is more expensive than other providers in the area and they don't offer promotional offers to existing customers usually, but perhaps with a phone call to customer service they will give you a similar offer for loyalty if you don't switch. Fast internet speed, friendly reps with good service and reliable service make us continue to use Spectrum over others in the area, and we will continue as satisfied customers as long at the prices remain affordable.
A Bangor, ME Customer
GoNetspeed Fiber
May 24, 2026 I've been overall happy with GoNetspeed's fiber internet service. I was originally on an Affordable Connectivity Program plan through GoNetspeed. When the ACP ended, they let me keep the low-cost plan without trying to get me to switch to a more expensive plan. I have a faster and more consistent connection than I did with my previous cable ISP.
Dan H.
Spectrum Cable
March 21, 2026 I am paying $90/month for my internet service. Granted, it is fast. However, I remember when cable modems first came out and the service was $19.99. I do understand inflation, etc, but it's really tough to pay that bill every month. They never offer discounts or compensation when the service goes out, sometimes for several hours or a day. I just wish it were a little cheaper, that's all.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Portland?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Portland is GoNetspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be GoNetspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, GoNetspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Portland is GoNetspeed.
- Viasat, Redzone Wireless, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Portland, available to 99.9% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.