In Knox County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 76.25% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 31 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 Knox County, ME.
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Knox County, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Knox County
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 Knox County are not shown.
Knox County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Knox County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.25% of Knox County. 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 Knox County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Knox County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Knox County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Knox County home can get up to 31 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 8.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Knox County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Knox County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Knox County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knox County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 70.37% of Knox County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.30% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Knox County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knox County, along with details on where in Knox County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Knox County, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 58.47%, or 23,742 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Knox County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Knox County 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 Knox County DSL providers. Fidium offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County 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 9.9 Mbps.
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- 11.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 18.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL in Knox County, ME
Tidewater Telecom DSL coverage
About 13.80%, or 5,604 people, have Tidewater Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, and west Knox County area. Tidewater Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
Tidewater Telecom DSL download speeds
Tidewater Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Knox County 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 Knox County DSL providers. Tidewater Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Knox County, ME
TDS DSL coverage
About 8.65%, or 3,511 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, central, and northwest Knox County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 15.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Knox County 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 average compared to other Knox County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Knox County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knox County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Knox County compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Knox County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 31 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 76.25% in Knox County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knox County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Lincoln County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Androscoggin County, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oxford County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, VT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Addison County, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arenac County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ogemaw County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Allegany County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Auglaize County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newaygo County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nelson County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Natchitoches Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Muscatine County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Murray County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Muhlenberg County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mower County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds