In Houlton there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 98.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 Houlton, ME.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Houlton
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 Houlton are not shown.
Houlton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houlton is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.43% of Houlton. 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 Houlton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Houlton?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Houlton.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Houlton home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 1.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 77.22% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houlton.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Houlton, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Houlton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houlton you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.84% of Houlton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.62% 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 Houlton homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houlton, along with details on where in Houlton and at what speeds.
Pioneer Broadband DSL in Houlton, ME
Pioneer Broadband DSL coverage
About 90.72%, or 6,855 people, have Pioneer Broadband DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houlton area. Pioneer Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Houlton.
Pioneer Broadband DSL download speeds
Pioneer Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houlton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Pioneer Broadband DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houlton. The fastest plan anyone in Houlton can order from Pioneer Broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Houlton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pioneer Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Houlton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pioneer Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Pioneer Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Houlton DSL providers. Pioneer Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houlton is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Houlton, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 53.49%, or 4,042 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houlton area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Houlton.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houlton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Houlton. The fastest plan anyone in Houlton 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 Houlton customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Houlton 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 Houlton 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 Houlton 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 8.8 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Houlton DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houlton or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Houlton compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Houlton are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 98.43% in Houlton.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houlton 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
- New Limerick, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Littleton, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cary, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Linneus, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Amity, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smyrna Center, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monticello, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oakfield, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Estabrook Settlement, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Greenup, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grosse Pointe, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Guadalupe, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilton, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilmore, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Haiku-Pauwela, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hales Corners, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds