In Downtown there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 92.98% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 56 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 DSL internet providers in Downtown, Portland, ME.
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Downtown, Portland, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Downtown
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 Downtown are not shown.
Downtown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 92.98% of Downtown. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Fidium. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 56 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 21.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.60% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Downtown, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.32% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.21% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Downtown, Portland, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 92.70%, or 2,971 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 22.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown DSL providers. Fidium offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in Downtown, Portland, ME
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 6.90%, or 221 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, northeast, east, northwest, and central Downtown area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from OTTCTel goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 95.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downtown DSL providers. OTTCTel offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, OTTCTel customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 95.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed DSL in Downtown, Portland, ME
GoNetSpeed DSL coverage
About 1.15%, or 37 people, have GoNetSpeed DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast Downtown area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
GoNetSpeed DSL download speeds
GoNetSpeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, GoNetSpeed DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed DSL upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown DSL providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Downtown DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Portland?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown are much faster versus the average speeds in Portland: 0.00 Mbps in Portland versus 56 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Portland is 0.00% versus 92.98% in Downtown.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Parkside, Portland, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West End, Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East End, Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakdale, Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rosemont, Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stanwood Park, South Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Deering, Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Deering, Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Broadview Park, South Portland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Forest Park, Pine Hills, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Atherton, Atherton, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Santiam, Albany, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Western Hills, San Mateo, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- White Gables, Summerville, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Boulevard Park, Sacramento, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wilshire Park, Midland, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Biscayne Terrace, Jacksonville, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Barnesville Historic District, Barnesville, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds