Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Appleton, ME


In Appleton there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 195 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 Fiber internet providers in Appleton, ME.

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Appleton, ME Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Provider in Appleton

Tidewater Telecom | Fiber

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

195 Mbps

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 Appleton are not shown.

 

Appleton Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Appleton is fiber internet available?

Appleton, ME map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 100.00% of Appleton. Areas in green have fiber 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 Appleton above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Appleton?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Appleton.

Appleton, ME map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Appleton home can get up to 195 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 10.53% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 89.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Appleton.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Appleton?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Appleton you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.08% of Appleton homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 30.92%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Appleton homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Appleton, along with details on where in Appleton and at what speeds.

Tidewater Telecom Fiber in Appleton, ME

Tidewater Telecom fiber coverage

About 100.00%, or 152 people, have Tidewater Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Appleton area. Tidewater Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Appleton.

 

Tidewater Telecom fiber download speeds

Tidewater Telecom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appleton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Appleton. The fastest plan anyone in Appleton can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Appleton customers is up to 195 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Tidewater Telecom customers in Appleton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 89.5% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Tidewater Telecom fiber upload speeds

In Appleton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tidewater Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tidewater Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Appleton fiber providers. Tidewater Telecom 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 Appleton is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Tidewater Telecom customers can get speeds up to 195 Mbps.

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Tidewater Telecom's Appleton fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 89.5% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Appleton Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Appleton or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Appleton compare to the rest of Maine?

Fiber internet speeds in Appleton are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 195 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Appleton.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Appleton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0486297.90%
0457499.62%
0497313.01%
0484799.71%
043544.65%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0495211.14%
0434892.57%
0484387.15%
04849100.00%
0485675.08%

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