In Penobscot County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 81.89% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Penobscot County, ME.
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Penobscot County, ME Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Penobscot County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Penobscot County are not shown.
Penobscot County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Penobscot County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 81.89% of Penobscot County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Penobscot County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Penobscot County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Penobscot County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Penobscot County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 81.89% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Penobscot County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Penobscot County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.21% of Penobscot County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.92% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.04%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.33%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.49% of Penobscot County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Penobscot County, along with details on where in Penobscot County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Penobscot County, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 80.77%, or 122,927 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, west, northeast, east, north, and southeast Penobscot County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Penobscot County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Penobscot County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Penobscot County. The fastest plan anyone in Penobscot County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Penobscot County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Penobscot County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Penobscot County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Penobscot County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bee Line Cable Cable in Penobscot County, ME
Bee Line Cable cable coverage
About 3.72%, or 5,657 people, have Bee Line Cable cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Penobscot County area. Bee Line Cable is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Penobscot County.
Bee Line Cable cable download speeds
Bee Line Cable is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Penobscot County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bee Line Cable cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Penobscot County. The fastest plan anyone in Penobscot County can order from Bee Line Cable goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Penobscot County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bee Line Cable cable upload speeds
In Penobscot County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bee Line Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, Bee Line Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Penobscot County cable providers. Bee Line Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Penobscot County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Penobscot County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Penobscot County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Penobscot County compare to the rest of Maine?
Cable internet speeds in Penobscot County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 81.89% in Penobscot County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Penobscot County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Somerset County, ME: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Washington County, ME: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Orleans County, VT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, VT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alpena County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Montmorency County, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Otsego County, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Antrim County, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Leelanau County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Door County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Rensselaer County, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jackson County, MS: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Johnson County, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Johnson County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kaufman County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lebanon County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ouachita Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Parker County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Berrien County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds