4 Best Internet Providers in Silver Ridge, ME

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Above are the top 4 providers in Silver Ridge, 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 Silver Ridge, ME?

Pioneer Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Silver Ridge 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 Silver Ridge, Maine, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Silver Ridge

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Silver Ridge Internet Providers

Based on 18 reviews from Maine internet customers, Pioneer Broadband is the best internet service provider for Silver Ridge 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 60.6% coverage in Silver Ridge.

At a national level, based on 399 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 Silver Ridge?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Silver Ridge

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Pioneer Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Silver Ridge

Based on data reported by Silver Ridge 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 Silver Ridge. 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 Silver Ridge?

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 Silver Ridge customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Silver Ridge

Silver Ridge 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 Silver Ridge below, including the metrics used and how Silver Ridge compares to the rest of Maine and nation.

Silver Ridge ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Silver Ridge	Maine	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Silver Ridge that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	31.73%	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.	375 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 Silver Ridge.	2.3	7.0	6.8

 

Silver Ridge Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Silver Ridge	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.	2.5	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.	31%	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.	86%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	51%	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.	85%	77%	76%

Silver Ridge ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Silver Ridge is D, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Silver Ridge is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Silver Ridge have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Silver Ridge 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.

79% of Silver Ridge households have an internet connection despite having 93.27% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Silver Ridge 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 Silver Ridge?

How Much Speed does a Silver Ridge Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Silver Ridge is 2.5, which is larger than the Maine average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Silver Ridge's average household income is $47,561 which is much lower than the Maine average of $78,786 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Silver Ridge also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maine average of 13%. Additionally, 31% 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 Silver Ridge has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Silver Ridge households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 77% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Silver Ridge?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Silver Ridge?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Silver Ridge?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Silver Ridge?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Silver Ridge?

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 Silver Ridge 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 Silver Ridge is Pioneer Broadband.
• Fidium Fiber, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Silver Ridge, 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 Silver Ridge compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Silver Ridge 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 Silver Ridge's D ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.