In Durham there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 73.08% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 18 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 Durham, ME.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Durham
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 Durham are not shown.
Durham Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Durham is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 73.08% of Durham. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is OTTCTel. Call one of the companies with service in Durham above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Durham?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Durham.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Durham home can get up to 18 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 75 Mbps, which 8.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 63.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Durham, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Durham you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.18% of Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.82% of the city.
- 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 Durham homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Durham, along with details on where in Durham and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Durham, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 58.84%, or 1,996 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, central, south, north, west, and east Durham area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Durham DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in Durham, ME
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 25.03%, or 849 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, and southwest Durham area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from OTTCTel goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In Durham 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 the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. OTTCTel offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, OTTCTel customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Durham DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Durham compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Durham are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 18 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 73.08% in Durham.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Durham 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Webster Corner, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Pownal, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lisbon Falls, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lisbon, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pejepscot, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pownal, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Freeport, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Topsham, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Gloucester, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Gloucester, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Waimanalo Beach, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Auburn, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Augusta, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sugarloaf, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mustang, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Holly Pond, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Granger, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eastsound, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Enterprise, MS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds