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Internet providers in Skowhegan, ME
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Skowhegan, ME internet providers
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| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $34.95 | 24 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| BEE LINE CABLE | - | - | Cable | 97% |
| Great Works Internet | - | - | DSL | 68% |
| Otelco | $54.95 | 25 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 5.608% |
| Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 3.209% |
| Oxford County Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 0.681% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?Skowhegan internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6104
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.70%
2 providers - 96.92%
3 providers - 69.69%
4+ providers - 8.65%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Skowhegan residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.210% of those living in Skowhegan.
There are seven internet providers serving the Skowhegan area, and 96.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Skowhegan's seven internet providers, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Skowhegan
The largest internet providers in Skowhegan are Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Skowhegan.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is available to nearly all Skowhegan residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Skowhegan’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Skowhegan 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to nearly all households in Skowhegan covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan, $49.97.
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 Skowhegan, $2.27.
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 Skowhegan. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Skowhegan's providers, 21 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Skowhegan covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan, $49.97.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Skowhegan, $2.27.
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 Skowhegan. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Skowhegan's providers, 21 Mbps.
Viasat 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Skowhegan covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan, $49.97.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Skowhegan, $2.27.
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 Skowhegan. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Skowhegan's providers, 21 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Skowhegan?
Oxford County Telephone Company is the fastest internet provider in Skowhegan with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.209% of households in Skowhegan. The next fastest internet provider in Skowhegan is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Skowhegan?
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Skowhegan with plans starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Skowhegan, $49.97.
Is fiber internet available in Skowhegan?
Oxford County Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Skowhegan, covering 3.209% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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