In South Bristol there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 98.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 South Bristol, ME.
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South Bristol, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in South Bristol
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 South Bristol are not shown.
South Bristol Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Bristol is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.83% of South Bristol. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Tidewater Telecom. Call one of the companies with service in South Bristol above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in South Bristol?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in South Bristol.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average South Bristol home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 98.83% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in South Bristol?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Bristol you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.92% of South Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.91% 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 1.17% of South Bristol homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Bristol, along with details on where in South Bristol and at what speeds.
Tidewater Telecom DSL in South Bristol, ME
Tidewater Telecom DSL coverage
About 98.83%, or 339 people, have Tidewater Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Bristol area. Tidewater Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Bristol.
Tidewater Telecom DSL download speeds
Tidewater Telecom is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in South Bristol can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all South Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL upload speeds
In South Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Tidewater Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Tidewater Telecom is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other South Bristol DSL providers. Tidewater Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Bristol is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in South Bristol, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 6.71%, or 23 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south South Bristol area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Bristol.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in South Bristol can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all South Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In South Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other South Bristol DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Bristol is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
South Bristol DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Bristol or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in South Bristol compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in South Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 98.83% in South Bristol.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Bristol 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
- East Boothbay, ME: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Pemaquid Harbor, ME: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- New Harbor, ME: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Boothbay Harbor, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Boothbay, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chamberlain, ME: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Pemaquid, ME: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- West Boothbay Harbor, ME: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Walpole, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Trevett, ME: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ott Town, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Norwood Hollow, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Grove, GA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Oak Hills, PA: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Oak Ridge Park, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oakside, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oakville, MI: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Oakville, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ocean Springs, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Onward, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds