In East Franklin there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 85.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 East Franklin, ME.
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East Franklin, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in East Franklin
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 East Franklin are not shown.
East Franklin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in East Franklin is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.07% of East Franklin. 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 East Franklin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in East Franklin?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in East Franklin.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average East Franklin home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 6.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 78.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in East Franklin.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of East Franklin, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in East Franklin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Franklin you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of East Franklin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.04% 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 7.96% of East Franklin homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Franklin, along with details on where in East Franklin and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in East Franklin, ME

Fidium DSL coverage
About 85.07%, or 171 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire East Franklin area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Franklin.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Franklin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Franklin. The fastest plan anyone in East Franklin can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for East Franklin customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 7.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In East Franklin 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 fastest compared to other East Franklin DSL providers. Fidium offers 2 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 East Franklin 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 4.0 Mbps.
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- 7.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 92.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
East Franklin DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Franklin or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in East Franklin compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in East Franklin are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 17 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 85.07% in East Franklin.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East Franklin 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
- Sullivan, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Franklin, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sorrento, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marlboro, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gouldsboro, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lamoine, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fletchers Landing, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Steuben, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Gonce, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbush, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Green River, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greece City, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grayling, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Walls, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wallsboro, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wamsutter, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Warrenton, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds


