15 Best Internet Providers in Somerset County, ME
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Somerset County ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,971 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Somerset County Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Somerset County has 15 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Somerset County.
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Somerset County has 15 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Somerset County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Somerset County, ME for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Somerset County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Somerset County, ME?
Fidium Fiber is the best internet provider in Somerset County based on Maine customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Fidium Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Somerset County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Fidium Fiber is an option for 70.85% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Somerset County, Maine, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Somerset County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Somerset County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Somerset County Overall | Maine Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Bee Line Cable | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (14) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (27) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Partners | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Great Works Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Outer Reach Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OTTCTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Premium Choice Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 48 reviews from Maine internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Somerset County residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 3.86 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Bee Line Cable wins for second-place in Maine, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 29.5% coverage in Somerset County.
At a national level, based on 3828 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Redzone Wireless is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.22 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Somerset County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Somerset County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Fidium Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Somerset County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Premium Choice Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bee Line Cable | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Outer Reach Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Great Works Internet | 136 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wireless Partners | 50 Mbps | ||
| Redzone Wireless | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Somerset County
| ISP / Tech Type | Somerset County Speed | Maine Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Bee Line Cable | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (1) | (14) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (27) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Partners | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Great Works Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Outer Reach Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OTTCTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Premium Choice Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Somerset County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Somerset County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,555 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Fidium Fiber. This indicates Fidium reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Somerset County?
Maine customers rate Fidium Fiber 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.
Fidium Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Bee Line Cable is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Somerset County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Somerset County, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Somerset County
| ISP / Tech Type | Somerset County Affordability | Maine Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Fidium | (1) | (14) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Bee Line Cable | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (27) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (0) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Partners | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Great Works Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Outer Reach Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| OTTCTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Premium Choice Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Somerset County 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 county 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 Somerset County below, including the metrics used and how Somerset County compares to the rest of Maine and nation.
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Somerset County | Maine | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Somerset County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 97.79% | 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. | 3,971 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 Somerset County. | 7.7 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 68% | 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. | 68% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Somerset County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Somerset County is A-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Somerset County is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Somerset County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Somerset County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
86% of Somerset County households have an internet connection despite having 99.43% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Somerset County 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 Counties Compare to Somerset County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
How Much Speed does a Somerset County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Somerset County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Maine average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Somerset County's average household income is $59,007 which is lower than the Maine average of $78,786 and 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.
Somerset County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maine average of 13%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Somerset County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Somerset County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Somerset County?
Fidium Fiber in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,988 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 67.9% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,988 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Somerset County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS Fiber in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
7,946 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 34.0% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 7,946 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Somerset County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.3% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Premium Choice Broadband Fiber in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premium Choice Broadband offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Premium Choice Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
OTTCTel Fiber in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, OTTCTel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Great Works Internet Fiber in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Great Works Internet offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Great Works Internet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 136 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 136, with an average of 59 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Somerset County?
Spectrum Cable in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 76.9% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bee Line Cable in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bee Line Cable offers Cable service to 29.5% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Bee Line Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Somerset County?
Fidium DSL in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 31.4% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 18 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county. Fidium DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Somerset County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 22.4% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 82 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 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Somerset County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Somerset County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 20, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Redzone Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.3% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Wireless Partners Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Wireless Partners offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.0% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Wireless Partners Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Outer Reach Broadband Fixed Wireless in Somerset County, ME
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Outer Reach Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.9% of Somerset County homes. Across the county, Outer Reach Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Somerset County?
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 Somerset County is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fidium Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Somerset County is Fidium.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Somerset County, 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 Somerset County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Somerset County 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 Somerset County's A- ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100