Compare 04473 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Orono – 77 Mbps
ME – 76 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Orono – 33 Mbps
ME – 12 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Orono.
Internet providers in 04473
Internet providers in your area
04473 internet providers
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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 | 100% |
| Great Works Internet | - | - | DSL | 69% |
| Otelco | $59.95 | - | DSL | 35% |
| Great Works Internet | - | - | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 4.890% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Redzone Wireless | $55.00 | - | Wireless | 52% |
*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?04473 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 04473 ZIP code 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 04473 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in the 04473 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 04473 area, and 77.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 04473, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Orono
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| 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.
Top high-speed internet providers in 04473
The largest internet providers serving the 04473 ZIP code are Spectrum, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, and Otelco bringing cable and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 04473 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 100% of the area. Orono’s third most-available internet provider, Otelco, offers DSL to around 35% of residents in the 04473 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 the 04473 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 04473 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 Orono, $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 Orono, $0.47.
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 04473 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 40 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont DSL internet
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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 the 04473 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines 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 Orono, $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 2 Mbps in 04473 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 40 Mbps.
Otelco DSL internet
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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 Otelco offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 04473 ZIP code, covering 35% of the area.
DSL internet from Otelco uses telephone lines 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 $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Orono, $56.97.
Otelco customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 150 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Orono, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Otelco offers download speeds up to null Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 04473 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 35% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Orono's providers, 40 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 04473 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 04473 and the greater Orono area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Orono at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Orono at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 04473 ZIP, 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 $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 Orono cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 04473 frequently asked questions
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 04473 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 04473. The next fastest internet provider in the 04473 ZIP code 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 the 04473 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Orono, $56.97.
Great Works Internet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 04473 ZIP code, covering 15% of the city.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
*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
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