In Franklin County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 89.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,138 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 Franklin County, ME.
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Franklin County, ME Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Franklin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 89.85% of Franklin County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 3,138 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 17.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.85% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.84% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.37%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.65% of Franklin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Franklin County, ME
Fidium fiber coverage
About 71.96%, or 21,196 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, northwest, west, and central Franklin County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Franklin County, ME
TDS fiber coverage
About 18.44%, or 5,432 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, northwest, south, southwest, and west Franklin County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 7,537 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. TDS 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 Franklin County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 7,537 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Works Internet Fiber in Franklin County, ME
Great Works Internet fiber coverage
About 1.95%, or 575 people, have Great Works Internet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Franklin County area. Great Works Internet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Great Works Internet fiber download speeds
Great Works Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Works Internet fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Great Works Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 26 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 273 Mbps.
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- 23.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 105.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 26.0 Mbps
Great Works Internet fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Works Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Works Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Great Works Internet 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 Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 26 Mbps. On average, Great Works Internet customers can get speeds up to 273 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 105.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 26.0 Mbps
Franklin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Maine?
Fiber internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 3,138 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 89.85% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Somerset County, ME: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orleans County, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Isle County, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Lawrence County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alcona County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Yadkin County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Addison County, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany County, WY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Natchitoches Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montezuma County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds