Best Internet Providers in South Portland, ME
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Portland, ME
South Portland has 10 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 South Portland.
Ranks compare South Portland with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Portland, ME at a Glance
South 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
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 South Portland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Portland, ME?
Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in South Portland based on 60 Maine customer reviews, and GoNetspeed 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South 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 South Portland
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- GoNetspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Great Works Internet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber 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
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How South Portland Compares to Places Its Size
South Portland's report card score is in the top 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 37%.
| Measure | South Portland | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Cumberland County | Maine | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.6% | top 24% | 85.2% | 77.2% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,962 Mbps | bottom 21% | 1,799 Mbps | 1,846 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | top 25% | 7.1 | 6.4 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 8% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 23% | 22% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | bottom 44% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 49% | 82% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 29% | 87% | 82% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $92,339 | top 50% | $105,238 | $82,355 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 14% | 14% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 95.6% of homes in South Portland, against 85.2% across Cumberland County and 77.2% across Maine. Households in South Portland are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $92,339 (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 South Portland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Portland?
Fidium Fiber in South Portland, ME
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 94.5% of South Portland homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in South Portland, ME
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 80.3% of South Portland homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Great Works Internet Fiber in South Portland, ME
Availability:
24.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Works Internet offers Fiber service to 24.6% of South Portland homes. Across the city, Great Works Internet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in South Portland, ME
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.5% of South Portland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Portland?
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in South Portland, ME
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Redzone Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of South Portland homes. Across the city, Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Portland, ME
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of South 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 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Portland, ME
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of South Portland homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Portland, ME
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of South Portland homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Portland, ME
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of South Portland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Portland?
Spectrum Cable in South Portland, ME
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.9% of South Portland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in South Portland, ME
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.1% of South Portland homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Portland?
Fidium DSL in South Portland, ME
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 50.7% of South Portland homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 19 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Portland from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in South Portland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
South Portland has 2 neighborhoods and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Portland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood Park | 5,157 | 93.2% | 1,932 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Broadview Park | 3,390 | 99.3% | 1,993 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 70/100 |
ZIP codes in South Portland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04106 | 26,681 | 95.6% | 1,961 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 65/100 |
How South Portland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Portland that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Cumberland Foreside has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Falmouth the fewest (77.7%); South Portland has 95.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland (this page) | 26,654 | 95.6% | 1,962 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Portland | 67,434 | 96.1% | 1,934 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Cliff Island | 72 | 100.0% | 100 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Portland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, GoNetspeed 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 South Portland
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Great Works Internet | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Redzone Wireless | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Portland Internet Providers
Based on 60 reviews from Maine internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for South Portland residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 3.50 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 95.0% coverage in South Portland.
At a national level, based on 6667 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 South Portland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Portland, Maine, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Portland Overall | Maine Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium |  (1) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) |  (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (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 | ||
| Great Works Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Portland
Based on data reported by South 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 South Portland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Portland Speed | Maine Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (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 | ||
| Great Works Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Portland?
Of the providers in South Portland, customers rate Fidium Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South 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.
Fidium Fiber is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than 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 South Portland, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Portland
| ISP / Tech Type | South Portland Affordability | Maine Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (16) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (0) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Redzone Wireless | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (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 | ||
| Great Works Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maine
Customer Reviews
A South Portland, ME Customer
Fidium Fiber
March 25, 2024 philcollins
Spectrum Cable
January 23, 2023 The internet has been fine so far, but the price is too expensive. My internet is also bundled with cable, which I have no interest in, so I will probably call soon and try to cancel the cable and just keep internet service only.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South 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 South Portland is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be GoNetspeed. 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 South Portland is Fidium.
- Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in South Portland, available to 99.3% 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.