Maine Broadband Coverage Report (2026)
Analysis of internet service availability across Maine, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.
Technology Breakdown
Based on 137,214 broadband service records
Top Internet Providers
| Provider | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 125,792 | 79.5% |
| HughesNet | 10,306 | 6.5% |
| Spectrum | 9,700 | 6.1% |
| Fidium Fiber | 6,089 | 3.8% |
| CRC Communications LLC | 5,226 | 3.3% |
| Xfinity | 594 | 0.4% |
| Consolidated Communications | 582 | 0.4% |
Largest Cities
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dexter | 0 |
| 2 | Hallowell | 0 |
| 3 | Portland | 66,881 |
| 4 | Bangor | 38,340 |
| 5 | Lewiston | 36,202 |
| 6 | South Portland | 25,068 |
| 7 | Auburn | 22,871 |
| 8 | Biddeford | 22,552 |
| 9 | Sanford | 20,893 |
| 10 | Saco | 20,381 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of Maine has fiber internet?
Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 17.9% of broadband availability records in Maine.
Who are the largest internet providers in Maine?
The top providers in Maine by coverage include Viasat Inc, HughesNet, Spectrum.
How many broadband options are available in Maine?
Maine has approximately 137,214 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.
Methodology
This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.
This data is also available via our public JSON API.