In Exeter there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 87 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 Exeter, ME.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Exeter
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 Exeter are not shown.
Exeter Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Exeter is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 100.00% of Exeter. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in Exeter above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Exeter?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Exeter.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Exeter home can get up to 87 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 78.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.60% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Exeter.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Exeter, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Exeter?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Exeter you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.64% of Exeter homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.80% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 74.43%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.13%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Exeter homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Exeter, along with details on where in Exeter and at what speeds.
TDS DSL in Exeter, ME

TDS DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 751 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Exeter area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Exeter.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Exeter. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Exeter. The fastest plan anyone in Exeter can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Exeter customers is up to 87 Mbps.
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- 78.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Exeter download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Exeter DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Exeter is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 56.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 22.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Exeter, ME

Fidium DSL coverage
About 2.93%, or 22 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Exeter area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Exeter.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Exeter. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Exeter. The fastest plan anyone in Exeter can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Exeter customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Exeter 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 Exeter DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Exeter is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Exeter DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Exeter or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Exeter compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Exeter are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 87 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Exeter.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Exeter 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
- Stetson, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Garland, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Corinth, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Corinth, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Levant, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Corinna, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Newport, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Charleston, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charleston, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Levant, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Harrodsburg, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haverhill, NH: equal DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hazleton, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Inverness, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Joiner, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scotia, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shiawasseetown, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smith, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smoot, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Lima, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


