In Mainstream there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 26.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 96 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 Mainstream, ME.
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Mainstream, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Mainstream
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 Mainstream are not shown.
Mainstream Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Mainstream is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 26.14% of Mainstream. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in Mainstream above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Mainstream?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Mainstream.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Mainstream home can get up to 96 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 24.18% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mainstream.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Mainstream, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Mainstream?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mainstream you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.04% of Mainstream 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 1.96% of Mainstream homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mainstream, along with details on where in Mainstream and at what speeds.
TDS DSL in Mainstream, ME
TDS DSL coverage
About 26.14%, or 40 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, and central Mainstream area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mainstream.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mainstream. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mainstream. The fastest plan anyone in Mainstream can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Mainstream customers is up to 96 Mbps.
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- 92.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Mainstream 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 Mainstream DSL providers. TDS 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 Mainstream is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mainstream DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mainstream or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Mainstream compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Mainstream are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 96 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 26.14% in Mainstream.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mainstream 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
- Harmony, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cambridge, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- St. Albans, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hartland, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hutchins Corner, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dexter, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Athens, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Parkman, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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