Compare Caribou internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Caribou – 94 Mbps
ME – 79 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Caribou – 18 Mbps
ME – 13 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Caribou.
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Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $34.95 | 24 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
Pioneer Broadband | $50.00 | - | DSL | 34% |
Great Works Internet | - | - | DSL | 17% |
Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.277% |
Pioneer Broadband | $50.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 0.715% |
Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 0.383% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Aroostook Technologies | $39.95 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 6.898% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.26%
2 providers - 91.44%
3 providers - 38.89%
4+ providers - 12.42%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Caribou 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 Caribou area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Caribou residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.990% of those living in Caribou.
There are seven internet providers serving the Caribou area, and 91.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Caribou's seven internet providers, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | 13 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 97 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 12 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
Pioneer Broadband | 103 Mbps | 58 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Caribou.
The largest internet providers in Caribou are Spectrum, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and Pioneer Broadband bringing cable and DSL options to Caribou.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Caribou residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 92% of the area. Caribou’s third most-available internet provider, Pioneer Broadband, offers DSL to around 34% of Caribou residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Caribou covering 97% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Caribou residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Caribou, $44.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Caribou, $0.70.
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 Caribou. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Caribou's providers, 40 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in Caribou covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Caribou 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 $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Caribou, $44.98.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.46 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Caribou, $0.70.
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 Caribou. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Caribou's providers, 40 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Pioneer Broadband offers broadband to some, but not many households in Caribou covering 34% of the area.
DSL internet from Pioneer Broadband uses telephone lines in Caribou 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 Pioneer Broadband start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Caribou, $44.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Pioneer Broadband offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Caribou. These download speeds are available to 34% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Caribou's providers, 40 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Caribou, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Caribou, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet offers 100% availability in Caribou and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Caribou at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Caribou 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 Caribou may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $49.99 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 Caribou cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Pioneer Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Caribou with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.715% of households in Caribou. The next fastest internet provider in Caribou is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Caribou with plans starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Caribou, $44.98.
Oxford County Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Caribou, covering 1.277% of the city. Pioneer Broadband also offers fiber internet in Caribou and is available to 0.715% of households.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.