In Head Tide there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 93.28% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 23 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.
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Head Tide, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Head Tide
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 Head Tide are not shown.
Head Tide Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Head Tide is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 93.28% of Head Tide. 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 Head Tide above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Head Tide?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Head Tide.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Head Tide home can get up to 23 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 13.45% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 79.83% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Head Tide.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Head Tide, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Head Tide?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Head Tide you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.32% of Head Tide homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.68% 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 Head Tide homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Head Tide, along with details on where in Head Tide and at what speeds.
Tidewater Telecom DSL in Head Tide, ME
Tidewater Telecom DSL coverage
About 65.13%, or 155 people, have Tidewater Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, southeast, and southwest Head Tide area. Tidewater Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Head Tide.
Tidewater Telecom DSL download speeds
Tidewater Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Head Tide. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Head Tide. The fastest plan anyone in Head Tide can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Head Tide customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Head Tide download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Tidewater Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Tidewater Telecom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Head Tide DSL providers. Tidewater Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Head Tide is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Head Tide, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 41.60%, or 99 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northeast Head Tide area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Head Tide.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Head Tide. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Head Tide. The fastest plan anyone in Head Tide 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 Head Tide customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Head Tide 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 Head Tide 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 Head Tide 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 67.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Head Tide DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Head Tide or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Head Tide compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Head Tide are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 23 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 93.28% in Head Tide.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Head Tide 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
- Alna Center, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alna, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Newcastle, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dresden, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Gardiner, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whitefield, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newcastle, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pittston, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nobleboro, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wiscasset, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Woodville, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Little Venice, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lloyd Crossroads, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Load, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Locke, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woods, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Logansport, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woodington, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lone Elm, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Long Island, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds