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Internet providers in Sanford, ME
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Sanford, ME internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 4.761% |
MetroCast Communications  | - | - | Cable | 98% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $34.95 | 24 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Great Works Internet | - | - | DSL | 52% |
| Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.402% |
| Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 0.645% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Redzone Wireless | $40.00 | - | Wireless | 99% |
*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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Sanford internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
20798
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.95%
2 providers - 96.24%
3 providers - 57.69%
4+ providers - 2.41%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Sanford 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 Sanford area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Sanford residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.400% of those living in Sanford.
There are eight internet providers serving the Sanford area, and 96.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sanford's eight internet providers, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Sanford
The largest internet providers in Sanford are Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Sanford.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is available to nearly all Sanford residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Sanford’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Sanford residents.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont DSL internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in Sanford covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Sanford 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 Sanford, $45.99.
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 Sanford, $0.71.
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 Sanford. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sanford's providers, 44 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Sanford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sanford 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Sanford, $45.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sanford, $0.71.
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 Sanford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sanford's providers, 44 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Sanford covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sanford 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sanford, $45.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sanford, $0.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Sanford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sanford's providers, 44 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Sanford?
MetroCast Communications is the fastest internet provider in Sanford with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Sanford. The next fastest internet provider in Sanford is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 4.761% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Sanford?
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Sanford with plans starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sanford, $45.99.
Is fiber internet available in Sanford?
Oxford County Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sanford, covering 2.402% of the city.
What's a good internet speed for my home?
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
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