In Waldo County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 68.04% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 27 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 Waldo County, ME.
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Waldo County, ME Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Waldo 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 Waldo County are not shown.
Waldo County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Waldo County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 68.04% of Waldo County. 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 Waldo County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Waldo County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Waldo County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Waldo County home can get up to 27 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 1.18% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.73% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Waldo County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Waldo County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Waldo County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waldo County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 70.92% of Waldo County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.05% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.37%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.25%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.41% of Waldo County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waldo County, along with details on where in Waldo County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Waldo County, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 62.94%, or 24,929 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Waldo County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Waldo County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo 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 Waldo County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 1.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 61.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Waldo 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 the fastest compared to other Waldo 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 Waldo 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 8.0 Mbps.
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- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 61.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL in Waldo County, ME
Tidewater Telecom DSL coverage
About 6.83%, or 2,704 people, have Tidewater Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Waldo County area. Tidewater Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Waldo County.
Tidewater Telecom DSL download speeds
Tidewater Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo County can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Waldo County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Waldo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Tidewater Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Tidewater Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Waldo County DSL providers. Tidewater Telecom offers 2 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 Waldo County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Tidewater Telecom customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 98.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Waldo County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waldo County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Waldo County compare to the rest of Maine?
DSL internet speeds in Waldo County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 27 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 68.04% in Waldo County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waldo 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
- Hancock County, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kennebec County, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Coos County, NH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Caledonia County, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lamoille County, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chittenden County, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Iosco County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Roscommon County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Missaukee County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wexford County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washington Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gadsden County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Geary County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gibson County, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Giles County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gilmer County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Graham County, AZ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gratiot County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds