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What to Expect from FirstLight
FirstLight's fastest available plans reach 1,000 Mbps down / 1,000 Mbps up, and across its footprint typical available speeds are about 637 Mbps down / 632 Mbps up. These are advertised “up to” figures from FCC availability data, so no connection reaches them exactly. Run the test above to see what your own FirstLight line actually delivers.
FirstLight Measured Speeds
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Providers available in your area come from our coverage data. "Available up to" is the fastest advertised plan; measured speeds appear once a provider has enough independent tests, otherwise we say "collecting" rather than guess.
FirstLight Speed Reviews
FirstLight has an overall rating of 3.33 out of 5, with a total of 3 reviews and ratings across the United States. Speed ratings by service type include: Fiber: 3.33 stars, DSL: not been rated by customers yet,. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review FirstLight here.
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For detailed reviews, visit our FirstLight Internet Reviews page.
Top Cities for FirstLight
FirstLight is available in 54 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of top cities with FirstLight internet service:
Turner, ME
- Availability: 99.28%
- Avg. Download Speed: 778 Mbps
Bethel, ME
- Availability: 99.23%
- Avg. Download Speed: 875 Mbps
Plattsburgh, NY
- Availability: 6.32%
- Avg. Download Speed: 31 Mbps
Minot, ME
- Availability: 66.04%
- Avg. Download Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Buckfield, ME
- Availability: 100.00%
- Avg. Download Speed: 945 Mbps
West Paris, ME
- Availability: 95.31%
- Avg. Download Speed: 666 Mbps
Norway, ME
- Availability: 28.37%
- Avg. Download Speed: 10 Mbps
Hebron, ME
- Availability: 88.31%
- Avg. Download Speed: 987 Mbps
Bryant Pond, ME
- Availability: 93.38%
- Avg. Download Speed: 623 Mbps
Canton, ME
- Availability: 100.00%
- Avg. Download Speed: 517 Mbps
Sumner, ME
- Availability: 94.97%
- Avg. Download Speed: 998 Mbps
North Turner, ME
- Availability: 100.00%
- Avg. Download Speed: 757 Mbps
Boston, MA
- Availability: 0.01%
- Avg. Download Speed: 885 Mbps
Bennington, VT
- Availability: 4.08%
- Avg. Download Speed: 10 Mbps
Auburn, ME
- Availability: 2.01%
- Avg. Download Speed: 768 Mbps
FirstLight Speed Test FAQ
Why is my FirstLight speed lower than advertised?
Advertised speeds are “up to” peaks measured on an ideal connection. Real-world speed to a neutral point on the open internet runs a few percent lower, and Wi-Fi, older equipment, or peak-hour congestion lower it further. For the truest read of your FirstLight line, test over a wired connection.
How does ISPReports measure FirstLight speeds?
Tests run against the nearest of Cloudflare's edge locations, so the result reflects your access network rather than a server inside FirstLight's own network. We verify each result by network operator, aggregate it as a median (not an average, which a few fast tests would skew), and only publish a provider's measured speeds once enough independent tests exist. We do not accept provider-submitted numbers.
Is FirstLight good for gaming and video calls?
Run the test above. The connection-quality grade reads latency under load and packet loss, which determine whether calls and games stay smooth, beyond the raw download number.