Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Waldo County, ME


In Waldo County there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 71.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,795 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 Waldo County, ME.

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Waldo County, ME Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Waldo County

Fidium Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

44.59%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Direct Communications | Fiber

Availability:

24.00%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Tidewater Telecom | Fiber

Availability:

14.35%

Avg. Speed:

125 Mbps

Great Works Internet | Fiber

Availability:

6.18%

Avg. Speed:

773 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

4.82%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Islesboro Municipal Broadband (IMB) | Fiber

Availability:

1.46%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 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 Waldo County are not shown.

 

Waldo County 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 Waldo County is fiber internet available?

Waldo County, ME map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 71.31% of Waldo 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 Waldo County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Waldo County?

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

Waldo County, ME map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Waldo County home can get up to 1,795 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 61.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 52 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Waldo County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Waldo County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.

Is fiber 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, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber 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.

 

Fiber 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 Fiber in Waldo County, ME

Fidium fiber coverage

About 44.59%, or 17,662 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, south, southeast, northwest, and north Waldo County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Waldo County.

 

Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds

Fidium is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo County can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Waldo County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Fidium Fiber customers in Waldo County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Waldo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Waldo County fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waldo County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Fidium's Waldo County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Direct Communications Fiber in Waldo County, ME

Direct Communications fiber coverage

About 24.00%, or 9,506 people, have Direct Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, north, west, northeast, and south Waldo County area. Direct Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Waldo County.

 

Direct Communications fiber download speeds

Direct Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Direct Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo County can order from Direct Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Waldo County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Direct Communications customers in Waldo County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Direct Communications fiber upload speeds

In Waldo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Direct Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Direct Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Waldo County fiber providers. Direct Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waldo County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Direct Communications's Waldo County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Tidewater Telecom Fiber in Waldo County, ME

Tidewater Telecom fiber coverage

About 14.35%, or 5,685 people, have Tidewater Telecom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, central, southwest, and east 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 fiber download speeds

Tidewater Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo County can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Waldo County customers is up to 125 Mbps.

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

  • 2.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 97.2% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Tidewater Telecom fiber upload speeds

In Waldo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tidewater Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tidewater Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Waldo County fiber 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 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 125 Mbps.

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

  • 2.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 97.2% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Great Works Internet Fiber in Waldo County, ME

Great Works Internet fiber coverage

About 6.18%, or 2,447 people, have Great Works Internet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, central, and east Waldo 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 Waldo County.

 

Great Works Internet fiber download speeds

Great Works Internet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Works Internet fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo County can order from Great Works Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 52 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Waldo County customers is up to 773 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Great Works Internet customers in Waldo County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 75.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 210.0 Mbps
  • 16.6% up to 105.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 52.0 Mbps

 

Great Works Internet fiber upload speeds

In Waldo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Works Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Works Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Waldo 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 Waldo County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 52 Mbps. On average, Great Works Internet customers can get speeds up to 773 Mbps.

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Great Works Internet's Waldo County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 75.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 210.0 Mbps
  • 16.6% up to 105.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 52.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Waldo County, ME

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 4.82%, or 1,908 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, and southwest Waldo County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Waldo County.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Waldo County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Waldo County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Waldo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Waldo County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 445 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Waldo County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 88.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 11.7% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Islesboro Municipal Broadband (IMB) Fiber in Waldo County, ME

Islesboro Municipal Broadband fiber coverage

About 1.46%, or 580 people, have Islesboro Municipal Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Waldo County area. Islesboro Municipal Broadband is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Waldo County.

 

Islesboro Municipal Broadband (IMB) fiber download speeds

Islesboro Municipal Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waldo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Islesboro Municipal Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waldo County. The fastest plan anyone in Waldo County can order from Islesboro Municipal Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Waldo County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Islesboro Municipal Broadband (IMB) customers in Waldo County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Islesboro Municipal Broadband (IMB) fiber upload speeds

In Waldo County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Islesboro Municipal Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Islesboro Municipal Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Waldo County fiber providers. Islesboro Municipal Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waldo County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Islesboro Municipal Broadband's Waldo County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Waldo County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Waldo County compare to the rest of Maine?

Fiber internet speeds in Waldo County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 1,795 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 71.31% in Waldo County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber 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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0491598.48%
0492178.77%
0495211.14%
0497499.05%
0495111.35%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
0498697.10%
0497313.01%
0443897.56%
049810.80%
04849100.00%

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