Compare Bangor internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bangor – 88 Mbps
ME – 76 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bangor – 16 Mbps
ME – 12 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bangor.
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Shop the best Bangor internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 98% |
Cornerstone Communications | $39.95 | 50 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 38% |
Great Works Internet | - | - | DSL | 36% |
Otelco | $59.95 | 150 - 40 Mbps | DSL | 15% |
Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 1.002% |
Premium Choice Broadband | $49.95 | 20 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 0.242% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Redzone Wireless | $55.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
AiroComm | $44.95 | 5 - 35 Mbps | Wireless | 5.793% |
Premium Choice Broadband | $49.95 | 20 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 5.302% |
*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 98.56%
3 providers - 92.11%
4+ providers - 60.09%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bangor is comparable to the rest of Maine - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bangor area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Bangor residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 38% of those living in Bangor.
There are 11 internet providers serving the Bangor area, and 98.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bangor's 11 internet providers, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Spectrum | 103 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 52 Mbps | 30 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bangor.
The largest internet providers in Bangor are Spectrum, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and Cornerstone Communications bringing cable and DSL options to Bangor.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Bangor residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 98% of the area. Bangor’s third most-available internet provider, Cornerstone Communications, offers DSL to around 92% of Bangor residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Bangor covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bangor residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $51.84.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bangor, $0.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Bangor. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Bangor's providers, 38 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in Bangor covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Bangor to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $51.84.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Bangor. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Bangor's providers, 38 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
DSL from Cornerstone Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Bangor covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Cornerstone Communications uses telephone lines in Bangor to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Cornerstone Communications start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $51.84.
Cornerstone Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bangor, $0.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cornerstone Communications offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Bangor. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Bangor's providers, 38 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bangor, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bangor, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bangor and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bangor at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bangor at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bangor residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Bangor may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Bangor cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Bangor with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Bangor. The next fastest internet provider in Bangor is Oxford County Telephone Company, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 38% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Bangor with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $51.84.
Oxford County Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bangor, covering 38% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.