In Penobscot there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 39.82% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 15 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 Penobscot, ME.
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Penobscot, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Penobscot
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 Penobscot are not shown.
Penobscot Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Penobscot is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 39.82% of Penobscot. 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 Penobscot above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Penobscot?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Penobscot.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Penobscot home can get up to 15 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 80 Mbps, which 2.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 36.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Penobscot.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Penobscot, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Penobscot?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Penobscot you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.15% of Penobscot homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.25% 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 Penobscot homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Penobscot, along with details on where in Penobscot and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Penobscot, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 39.82%, or 395 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, north, northwest, and southwest Penobscot area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Penobscot.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Penobscot. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Penobscot. The fastest plan anyone in Penobscot can order from Fidium goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Penobscot customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Penobscot 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 Penobscot DSL providers. Fidium 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 Penobscot is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Penobscot DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Penobscot or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Penobscot compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Penobscot are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 15 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 39.82% in Penobscot.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Penobscot 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
- South Penobscot, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Verona Island, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orland, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Penobscot, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blue Hill, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Ellsworth, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Brooksville, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Castine, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brooksville, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stockton Springs, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Douglas, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wakarusa, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Twin View Heights, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Trinidad, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Easton, KS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downing, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dow City, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wakulla, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dorsey, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds