In Houlton there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.44% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,228 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Houlton
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 Houlton are not shown.
Houlton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houlton is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.44% of Houlton. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Northwest Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Houlton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Houlton?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Houlton.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Houlton home can get up to 5,228 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 7.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 91.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houlton.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Houlton, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Houlton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houlton you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.44% of Houlton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 less than 1% of Houlton homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houlton, along with details on where in Houlton and at what speeds.
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) Fiber in Houlton, WI
Northwest Communications fiber coverage
About 99.44%, or 2,142 people, have Northwest Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Houlton area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Houlton.
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) fiber download speeds
Northwest Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houlton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Northwest Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houlton. The fastest plan anyone in Houlton can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Houlton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) fiber upload speeds
In Houlton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Houlton fiber providers. Northwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houlton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Baldwin Lightstream Fiber in Houlton, WI
Baldwin Lightstream fiber coverage
About 7.57%, or 163 people, have Baldwin Lightstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Houlton area. Baldwin Lightstream is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Houlton.
Baldwin Lightstream fiber download speeds
Baldwin Lightstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houlton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Baldwin Lightstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houlton. The fastest plan anyone in Houlton can order from Baldwin Lightstream goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Houlton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Baldwin Lightstream fiber upload speeds
In Houlton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Baldwin Lightstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Baldwin Lightstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houlton fiber providers. Baldwin Lightstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houlton is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Houlton Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houlton or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Houlton compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Fiber internet speeds in Houlton are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 5,228 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 99.44% in Houlton.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houlton 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 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
- Bayport, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stillwater, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park Heights, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Burkhardt, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Hudson, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grant, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marine On St. Croix, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Elmo, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bermuda Run, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bowersville, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carrollton, MS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ovid, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rotonda West, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minong, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marfa, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lyon, MS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lynn, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lisbon, NH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds