FirstLight is an average-sized internet service provider in the United States, serving 4 states or territories, including Maine, New York, and New Hampshire. Learn more about FirstLight's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get FirstLight internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting FirstLight.
FirstLight Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see FirstLight's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1.82% | 719 Mbps |
| New York | 0.01% | 47 Mbps |
| New Hampshire | 0.07% | 518 Mbps |
| Vermont | 0.11% | 10 Mbps |
How fast is FirstLight's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, FirstLight internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 10 to 1,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 637 Mbps. This puts FirstLight in the 51st percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are on par with the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 1.0 Mbps to a high of 1,000 Mbps. The average is 632 Mbps, placing FirstLight in the 58th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is adequate for a modern household.
What broadband services does FirstLight offer?
Across the country FirstLight offers DSL and fiber internet service. The table below shows which types of service FirstLight offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of FirstLight customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
69.26% |
915 Mbps |
DSL |
69.29% |
10 Mbps |
Where is FirstLight Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The FirstLight fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 69.26% of FirstLight's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 915 Mbps download and 913 Mbps upload.
Where is FirstLight DSL Available?
DSL Internet Speed
DSL is delivered over the telephone line. Speeds are often slower than cable or fiber, but the service is often less expensive. The above FirstLight DSL availability map shows where FirstLight customers can get DSL service and at what download speeds. The average speed of FirstLight DSL across the nation is 10 Mbps download and 1.0 Mbps for upload speed. 69.29% of FirstLight customers can choose DSL.
Can I get FirstLight TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get FirstLight internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does FirstLight serve?
With coverage in 54 cities and 33 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Turner, ME | 99.28% | 778 Mbps |
| Bethel, ME | 99.23% | 875 Mbps |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 6.32% | 31 Mbps |
| Minot, ME | 66.04% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Buckfield, ME | 100.00% | 945 Mbps |
| West Paris, ME | 95.31% | 666 Mbps |
| Norway, ME | 28.37% | 10 Mbps |
| Hebron, ME | 88.31% | 987 Mbps |
| Bryant Pond, ME | 93.38% | 623 Mbps |
| Canton, ME | 100.00% | 517 Mbps |
| Sumner, ME | 94.97% | 998 Mbps |
| North Turner, ME | 100.00% | 757 Mbps |
| Boston, MA | 0.01% | 885 Mbps |
| Bennington, VT | 4.08% | 10 Mbps |
| Auburn, ME | 2.01% | 768 Mbps |
| Locke Mills, ME | 98.59% | 557 Mbps |
| Chase Mills, ME | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| North Londonderry, NH | 55.01% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Andover, ME | 99.78% | 624 Mbps |
| Hanover, ME | 97.99% | 216 Mbps |
| West Leeds, ME | 57.79% | 10 Mbps |
| North Buckfield, ME | 98.12% | 1,000 Mbps |
| West Bethel, ME | 98.81% | 921 Mbps |
| Milford, NH | 2.67% | 10 Mbps |
| East Buckfield, ME | 97.95% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Trap Corner, ME | 100.00% | 493 Mbps |
| East Andover, ME | 98.49% | 255 Mbps |
| Rumford Corner, ME | 100.00% | 526 Mbps |
| North Bethel, ME | 100.00% | 985 Mbps |
| Hunts Corner, ME | 99.60% | 283 Mbps |
| Newry, ME | 92.45% | 278 Mbps |
| Corning, NY | 1.24% | 50 Mbps |
| Paris, ME | 16.36% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Gilead, ME | 98.77% | 542 Mbps |
| Mayville, ME | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Roxbury, ME | 38.98% | 10 Mbps |
| White Creek, NY | 9.93% | 289 Mbps |
| South Andover, ME | 94.17% | 728 Mbps |
| Ithaca, NY | 0.18% | 25 Mbps |
| Mechanic Falls, ME | 3.07% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Canton Point, ME | 76.58% | 802 Mbps |
| Middlebury, VT | 0.82% | 10 Mbps |
| Salem, NH | 0.24% | 150 Mbps |
| Eagle Bridge, NY | 11.55% | 49 Mbps |
| Livermore, ME | 2.80% | 437 Mbps |
| Glens Falls, NY | 0.31% | 60 Mbps |
| Woodstock, VT | 1.49% | 10 Mbps |
| Stoneham, ME | 14.18% | 10 Mbps |
| Rutland, VT | 0.18% | 10 Mbps |
| Wilsons Mills, ME | 68.29% | 10 Mbps |
| Errol, ME | 72.73% | 10 Mbps |
| South Paris, ME | 0.26% | 10 Mbps |
| Buskirk, NY | 0.91% | 30 Mbps |
| Waterford, ME | 0.16% | 10 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 04282, ME | 99.45% | 727 Mbps |
| 04217, ME | 99.15% | 813 Mbps |
| 04220, ME | 99.74% | 960 Mbps |
| 12901, NY | 6.18% | 31 Mbps |
| 04258, ME | 66.92% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 04289, ME | 100.00% | 646 Mbps |
| 04219, ME | 94.15% | 636 Mbps |
| 04268, ME | 26.23% | 10 Mbps |
| 04238, ME | 99.27% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 04221, ME | 99.39% | 475 Mbps |
| 04292, ME | 99.26% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 04255, ME | 98.80% | 406 Mbps |
| 05201, VT | 3.86% | 10 Mbps |
| 04216, ME | 99.25% | 684 Mbps |
| 04261, ME | 98.77% | 585 Mbps |
| 03053, NH | 1.84% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 03055, NH | 2.35% | 10 Mbps |
| 04237, ME | 97.39% | 184 Mbps |
| 04226, ME | 100.00% | 377 Mbps |
| 04275, ME | 44.18% | 10 Mbps |
| 12057, NY | 11.22% | 220 Mbps |
| 14830, NY | 1.00% | 50 Mbps |
| 04281, ME | 3.41% | 937 Mbps |
| 14850, NY | 0.16% | 25 Mbps |
| 04210, ME | 0.35% | 10 Mbps |
| 05753, VT | 0.69% | 10 Mbps |
| 03079, NH | 0.23% | 150 Mbps |
| 03579, NH | 14.95% | 10 Mbps |
| 04253, ME | 3.06% | 558 Mbps |
| 12801, NY | 0.31% | 60 Mbps |
| 05091, VT | 1.24% | 10 Mbps |
| 05701, VT | 0.16% | 10 Mbps |
| 12816, NY | 0.31% | 10 Mbps |