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Internet providers in Waterville, ME

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Waterville, ME internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -DSL99%
Great Works Internet - -DSL56%
Oxford County Telephone Company - -Fiber-optic32%
Otelco $59.95 150 - 10 MbpsDSL4.784%
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Waterville internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Waterville 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 Waterville area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Waterville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.460% of those living in Waterville.

There are eight internet providers serving the Waterville area, and 99.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waterville's eight internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Waterville

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

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Waterville 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. Waterville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Waterville residents.

Spectrum cable internet

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

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

100%

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

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waterville 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 Waterville, $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 Waterville, $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 Waterville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waterville's providers, 40 Mbps.

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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont DSL internet

Provider

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

Starting price*
$39.95/mo.
Max download speed

10,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

99%

DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to all households in Waterville covering 99% of the area.

DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Waterville 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 Waterville, $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 Waterville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waterville's providers, 40 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Waterville covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waterville 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Waterville, $56.97.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waterville, $0.47.

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 Waterville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waterville's providers, 40 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Waterville with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Waterville. The next fastest internet provider in Waterville 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 Waterville with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waterville, $56.97.

Oxford County Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Waterville, covering 32% of the city. Great Works Internet also offers fiber internet in Waterville and is available to 0.071% of households.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.

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.

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.