Compare Belfast internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Belfast – 83 Mbps
ME – 76 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Belfast – 11 Mbps
ME – 12 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Belfast.
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Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 98% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 95% |
Great Works Internet | - | - | DSL | 38% |
LINCOLNVILLE COMMUNICATIONS | - | - | Fiber-optic | 31% |
Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 8.961% |
UNITEL | $29.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 7.956% |
Otelco | $59.95 | - | DSL | 5.053% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Redzone Wireless | $55.00 | - | Wireless | 88% |
UNITEL | $29.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 58% |
AiroComm | $44.95 | - | Wireless | 4.020% |
Premium Choice Broadband | $49.95 | 20 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 1.926% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
Need help?At 98%, broadband coverage in Belfast 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 Belfast area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Belfast residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 33% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in Belfast.
There are 12 internet providers serving the Belfast area, and 93.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Belfast's 12 internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 11 Mbps | 5 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 102 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Belfast.
The largest internet providers in Belfast are Spectrum, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Belfast.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Belfast residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 95% of the area. Belfast’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Belfast 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Belfast covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Belfast 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 Belfast, $51.21.
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 Belfast, $0.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Belfast. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belfast's providers, 29 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in Belfast covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Belfast 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 Belfast, $51.21.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Belfast. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belfast's providers, 29 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Belfast covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Belfast where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Belfast, $51.21.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Belfast, $0.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Belfast. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Belfast's providers, 29 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Belfast with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Belfast. The next fastest internet provider in Belfast is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
UNITEL offers the cheapest internet in Belfast with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Belfast, $51.21.
LINCOLNVILLE COMMUNICATIONS is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Belfast, covering 31% of the city. Oxford County Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Belfast and is available to 8.961% of households.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem