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Best Internet Providers in Waltham, ME

All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Waltham has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Waltham.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber99.7%Hancock County 76.3%top 23%
Average top speed281 MbpsHancock County 1,651 Mbpsbottom 13%
Providers42.8 at a typical addressbottom 27%
Homes with internet90%Hancock County 92%top 29%
ISP Report CardCscore 41 of 100bottom 50%
Connectivity index46/100Hancock County 55/100top 38%

Ranks compare Waltham with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Waltham, ME at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Waltham ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestVerizonUp to 300 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 72.12% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Waltham Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Rivah.Net

Rivah.Net logo

Availability:

99.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Waltham.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Waltham residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

99.7%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Fidium

Fidium logo

Availability:

28.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(88)

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1-833-875-1335 Price: Starting at $30.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Waltham.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Waltham residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

4.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.6 of 5 stars

(67)

DSL

23.7%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

78.5%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Waltham.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Waltham residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

78.5%

266 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

72.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Waltham.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Waltham residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

72.1%

62 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Waltham residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Waltham ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waltham, ME?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Waltham based on 18 Maine customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waltham?

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.

Waltham, ME map of internet availability

How Waltham Compares to Places Its Size

Waltham's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.

Cscore 41 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 50%
46/100Hancock County 55/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 38%
Measure Waltham Rank among US places under 1,000 people Hancock County Maine US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 99.7% top 23% 76.3% 77.2% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 281 Mbps bottom 13% 1,651 Mbps 1,846 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.8 bottom 27% 5.9 6.4 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.2 bottom 24% 2.2 2.3 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 10% top 41% 14% 16% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 93% top 47% 94% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 90% top 29% 92% 91% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 70% top 25% 74% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 78% top 30% 81% 82% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $65,400 bottom 41% $75,201 $82,355 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 7% bottom 15% 12% 14% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 99.7% of homes in Waltham, against 76.3% across Hancock County and 77.2% across Maine. Households in Waltham are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,400 (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 Waltham

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?

Rivah.Net Fiber in Waltham, ME

Rivah.Net logo

Availability:

99.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Rivah.Net offers Fiber service to 99.7% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Rivah.Net Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Rivah.Net Fiber. Rivah.Net Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Waltham from Rivah.Net in terms of customer satisfaction.

Fidium Fiber in Waltham, ME

Fidium logo

Availability:

4.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(67)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 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 Waltham from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waltham, ME

Verizon logo

Availability:

78.5%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

266 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 266 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Waltham from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waltham, ME

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

72.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

62 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Waltham homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Waltham from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waltham?

Fidium DSL in Waltham, ME

Fidium logo

Availability:

23.7%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 23.7% of Waltham homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Waltham from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Waltham by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Waltham

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Waltham

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Waltham Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Waltham that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Ellsworth has the most homes with fiber (90.2%) and Franklin the fewest (31.2%); Waltham has 99.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Waltham (this page)312 99.7%281 Mbps2.8C46/100
Ellsworth11,961 90.2%1,788 Mbps7.2B60/100
Franklin1,539 31.2%981 Mbps3.2D+48/100
Mariaville652 98.3%131 Mbps2.4C-52/100
West Franklin362 14.6%1,000 Mbps4.1D+53/100
East Franklin201 0.0%1,000 Mbps3.6D57/100
Aurora198 93.9%100 Mbps2.7C-40/100
Dedham170 100.0%2,000 Mbps8.5A-67/100
Green Lake118 100.0%1,983 Mbps6.6B+64/100
Fletchers Landing111 89.2%311 Mbps3.2C-51/100
Winkumpaugh Corners39 92.3%100 Mbps1.7D+50/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waltham?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Rivah.Net. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Waltham

Max Advertised Speed in Waltham, ME
Fidium Fiber1,000
Verizon300
Rivah.Net100
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Waltham Internet Providers

Based on 18 reviews from Maine internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waltham residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Rivah.Net wins for second-place in Maine, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in Waltham.

At a national level, based on 1247 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waltham Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waltham, Maine, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeWaltham OverallMaine OverallNational OverallFor Service
Rivah.NetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
FidiumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (16)3.5 of 5 stars (88)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waltham

Based on data reported by Waltham ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Waltham. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 266 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 Rivah.Net. This indicates Rivah.Net reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeWaltham SpeedMaine SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Rivah.NetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
FidiumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (16)3.5 of 5 stars (88)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waltham?

Of the providers in Waltham, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waltham 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Rivah.Net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Waltham, Maine, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Waltham

ISP / Tech TypeWaltham AffordabilityMaine AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Rivah.NetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
FidiumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (16)3.5 of 5 stars (88)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maine

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Barbara J.

Fidium Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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!!!

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Amber W.

Fidium Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Deni P.

Spectrum Cable

4 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Bangor, ME Customer

GoNetspeed Fiber

4 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dan H.

Spectrum Cable

3 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Waltham?

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 Waltham is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Rivah.Net may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Waltham is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Rivah.Net, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waltham, available to 99.7% 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.