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Orono, ME internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 200 - 100 MbpsCable100%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $34.95 24 - 25 MbpsDSL98%
Great Works Internet - -DSL69%
Otelco $54.95 25 - 10 MbpsDSL32%
Great Works Internet - -Fiber-optic15%

*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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Orono internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    100 Mbps

    Provider: Spectrum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    9474

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100%

    2 providers - 98.21%

    3 providers - 74.20%

    4+ providers - 30.83%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 98%

    Fiber - 15%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Orono 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 Orono area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Orono residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in Orono.

There are eight internet providers serving the Orono area, and 98.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Orono's eight internet providers, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Orono

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Spectrum 97 Mbps 10 Mbps Cable
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont 21 Mbps 6 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Orono.

Compare Orono internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Orono – 82 Mbps

    ME – 79 Mbps

    U.S. – 125 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Orono – 34 Mbps

    ME – 13 Mbps

    U.S. – 45 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Orono.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Orono

The largest internet providers in Orono are Spectrum, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and Otelco bringing cable and DSL options to Orono.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Orono 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. Orono’s third most-available internet provider, Otelco, offers DSL to around 32% of Orono residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

100 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Orono covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Orono 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 Orono, $46.65.

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 Orono, $0.82.

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 Orono. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 37 Mbps.

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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont DSL internet

Provider

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

Starting price*
$34.95/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 Orono covering 98% of the area.

DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Orono 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 Orono, $46.65.

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 Orono, $0.82.

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 Orono. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 37 Mbps.

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Otelco DSL internet

Provider

Otelco

Starting price*
$54.95/mo.
Max download speed

10 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

32%

*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 Otelco offers broadband to some, but not many households in Orono covering 32% of the area.

DSL internet from Otelco uses telephone lines in Orono 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 Otelco start at $54.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Orono, $46.65.

Otelco customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.20 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Orono, $0.82.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Otelco offers download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Orono. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 37 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Orono, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Orono, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Orono and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Orono at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Orono at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Orono 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 Orono 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 Orono cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Orono with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Orono. The next fastest internet provider in Orono is Redzone Wireless , offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 38% of the area.

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Orono with plans starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Orono, $46.65.

Great Works Internet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Orono, covering 15% of the city.

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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.

According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

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