In Madison there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 56.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 32 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 Madison, ME.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Madison
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 Madison are not shown.
Madison Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Madison is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 56.09% of Madison. 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 Madison above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Madison?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Madison.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Madison home can get up to 32 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 8.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madison.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Madison, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Madison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Madison homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Madison homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison, along with details on where in Madison and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Madison, ME

Fidium DSL coverage
About 52.73%, or 2,146 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Madison.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Madison 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 slowest compared to other Madison 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 Madison 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 6.4 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 77.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Madison, ME

TDS DSL coverage
About 4.94%, or 201 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Madison area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison DSL providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Madison DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Madison compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Madison are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 32 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 56.09% in Madison.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Anson, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Anson, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Norridgewock, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rome, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Skowhegan, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Starks, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Madison, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Solon, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Larone, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Mills, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Goliad, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rogers City, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Awendaw, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Irrigon, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- El Granada, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cross, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Staatsburg, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Trent Woods, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Bernard, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake George, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds


