In Somerset County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 51.88% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 46 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 Somerset County, ME.
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Somerset County, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Somerset 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 Somerset County are not shown.
Somerset County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Somerset County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 51.88% of Somerset County. 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 Somerset County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Somerset County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Somerset County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Somerset County home can get up to 46 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 17.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Somerset County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Somerset County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Somerset County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Somerset County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.79% of Somerset County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Somerset County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Somerset County, along with details on where in Somerset County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Somerset County, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 31.38%, or 15,839 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Somerset County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Somerset County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset 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 Somerset County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 3.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 3.7 Mbps.
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- 3.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Somerset County, ME
TDS DSL coverage
About 22.44%, or 11,326 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, central, southeast, west, and southwest Somerset County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Somerset County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Somerset County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Somerset County. The fastest plan anyone in Somerset 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 Somerset County customers is up to 82 Mbps.
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- 74.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Somerset 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 the fastest compared to other Somerset 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 Somerset 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 14 Mbps.
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- 20.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Somerset County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Somerset County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Somerset County compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Somerset County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 46 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 51.88% in Somerset County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Somerset 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
- Franklin County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Penobscot County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orleans County, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Isle County, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Montmorency County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washington County, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gila County, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gordon County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Grady County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waupaca County, WI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Watauga County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds