In Ellsworth there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 62.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 22 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 Ellsworth, ME.
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Ellsworth, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth are not shown.
Ellsworth Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ellsworth is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 62.95% of Ellsworth. 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 Ellsworth above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ellsworth?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ellsworth.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ellsworth home can get up to 22 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 2.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 45.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ellsworth.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Ellsworth, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ellsworth?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ellsworth you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.91% of Ellsworth homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.48% 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 Ellsworth homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ellsworth, along with details on where in Ellsworth and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Ellsworth, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 62.32%, or 7,454 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ellsworth area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ellsworth.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth DSL providers. Fidium offers 4 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 Ellsworth 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 5.1 Mbps.
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- 4.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in Ellsworth, ME
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 3.92%, or 469 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and south Ellsworth area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ellsworth.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellsworth. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellsworth. The fastest plan anyone in Ellsworth can order from OTTCTel goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ellsworth customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In Ellsworth download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ellsworth DSL providers. OTTCTel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellsworth is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ellsworth DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ellsworth or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ellsworth compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Ellsworth are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 22 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 62.95% in Ellsworth.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ellsworth 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
- Fletchers Landing, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Surry, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trenton, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Ellsworth, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Franklin, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marlboro, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lamoine, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Blue Hill, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Green Lake, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Garnet Valley, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Farmville, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fayetteville, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Flanders, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Campbell North, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Frostproof, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fultondale, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Galena Park, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gallipolis, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garden Acres, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds