Compare Houlton internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Houlton – 70 Mbps
ME – 76 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Houlton – 48 Mbps
ME – 12 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Houlton.
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Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 99% |
Pioneer Broadband | $59.95 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
Pioneer Broadband | $59.95 | 24 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 46% |
Great Works Internet | - | - | DSL | 23% |
Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.424% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 100%, broadband coverage in Houlton 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 Houlton area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Houlton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in Houlton.
There are seven internet providers serving the Houlton area, and 98.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Houlton's seven internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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 | 30 Mbps | 6 Mbps | DSL |
Pioneer Broadband | 74 Mbps | 51 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Spectrum | 82 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Houlton.
The largest internet providers in Houlton are Spectrum, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and Pioneer Broadband bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Houlton.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Houlton residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 99% of the area. Houlton’s third most-available internet provider, Pioneer Broadband, offers fiber-optic to around 95% of Houlton 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 all households in Houlton covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Houlton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Houlton, $56.97.
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 Houlton, $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 Houlton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houlton's providers, 289 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 all households in Houlton covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Houlton 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 Houlton, $56.97.
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 Houlton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houlton's providers, 289 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
Fiber-optic from Pioneer Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Houlton covering 95% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Pioneer Broadband is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Houlton than other internet types.
Internet prices for Pioneer Broadband start at $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Houlton, $56.97.
Pioneer Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 24 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.50 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Houlton, $0.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Pioneer Broadband offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Houlton. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houlton's providers, 289 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Houlton, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Houlton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Houlton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Houlton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Houlton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Houlton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Houlton with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Houlton. The next fastest internet provider in Houlton is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Houlton with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Houlton, $56.97.
Pioneer Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Houlton, covering 95% of the city. Oxford County Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Houlton and is available to 2.424% of households.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
*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