In Lincoln County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 76.53% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 17 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 Lincoln County, ME.
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Lincoln County, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lincoln County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.53% of Lincoln 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 Lincoln County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 1.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 68.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 81.82% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.71% of the county.
- 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 Lincoln County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Lincoln County, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 48.51%, or 17,092 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lincoln County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 85.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 below average compared to other Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 4.1 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 85.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL in Lincoln County, ME
Tidewater Telecom DSL coverage
About 33.91%, or 11,948 people, have Tidewater Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, southeast, northeast, north, west, and northwest Lincoln County area. Tidewater Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lincoln County.
Tidewater Telecom DSL download speeds
Tidewater Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 96.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln 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 Lincoln County DSL providers. Tidewater Telecom offers 2 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 Lincoln County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Tidewater Telecom customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 96.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lincoln County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Lincoln County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 17 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 76.53% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- Sagadahoc County, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Androscoggin County, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Addison County, VT: less DSL coverage, faster 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
- Gladwin County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clare County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Guernsey County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Bow County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sheridan County, WY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shenandoah County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shawano County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sequoyah County, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Seneca County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scotts Bluff County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds