7 Best Internet Providers in Sherman Station, ME

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sherman Station, ME for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sherman Station, ME?

Pioneer Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Sherman Station based on 18 Maine customer reviews, and Pioneer Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Sherman Station, Maine, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sherman Station

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sherman Station Internet Providers

Based on 18 reviews from Maine internet customers, Pioneer Broadband is the best internet service provider for Sherman Station residents. Pioneer Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 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 80.7% coverage in Sherman Station.

At a national level, based on 1335 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Pioneer Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sherman Station?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Sherman Station, the fastest internet in the city comes from Pioneer Broadband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sherman Station

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Pioneer Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	50 Mbps
	Wireless Partners	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sherman Station

Based on data reported by Sherman Station ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Pioneer Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sherman Station. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Pioneer Broadband. This indicates Pioneer Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sherman Station?

Maine customers rate Pioneer Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Pioneer Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sherman Station customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Sherman Station, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Sherman Station

Sherman Station Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Sherman Station below, including the metrics used and how Sherman Station compares to the rest of Maine and nation.

Sherman Station ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Sherman Station	Maine	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sherman Station that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	43.62%	70.30%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	461 Mbps	1,729 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Sherman Station.	5.0	7.0	6.8

 

Sherman Station Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sherman Station	Maine	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.3	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	21%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	87%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	63%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	65%	77%	76%

Sherman Station ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sherman Station is C-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sherman Station is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sherman Station have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sherman Station ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

85% of Sherman Station households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Sherman Station residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Sherman Station?

How Much Speed does a Sherman Station Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sherman Station is 2.4, which is larger than the Maine average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sherman Station's average household income is $48,394 which is much lower than the Maine average of $78,786 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Sherman Station also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maine average of 13%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Maine who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Sherman Station has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sherman Station households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sherman Station?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sherman Station?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Sherman Station, ME.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sherman Station?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sherman Station?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Sherman Station?

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 Sherman Station is Pioneer Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Pioneer Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Pioneer Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Sherman Station is Pioneer Broadband.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Sherman Station, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Sherman Station compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sherman Station stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Sherman Station's C- ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.