In Athens there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,275 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
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Internet service is available in 99.91% of Athens. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is TDS. Now you can call companies in Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 7,275 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 87.87% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Athens, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.82% of Athens 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 Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Athens internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Athens homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Athens is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
TDS Fiber in Athens, ME
TDS fiber coverage
About 87.87%, or 1,000 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Athens, ME
TDS DSL coverage
About 47.98%, or 546 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, west, east, northwest, and northeast Athens area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Athens.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 88 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. TDS offers 4 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Athens, ME
Fidium fiber coverage
About 32.69%, or 372 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and south Athens area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Athens, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 20.56%, or 234 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Athens area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Athens, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 2.46%, or 28 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Athens 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 Athens.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Athens, ME
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 74.60%, or 849 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wireless Partners Fixed Wireless in Athens, ME
Wireless Partners fixed wireless coverage
About 68.10%, or 775 people, have Wireless Partners fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, west, southwest, south, and east Athens area. Wireless Partners is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Wireless Partners fixed wireless download speeds
Wireless Partners is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wireless Partners fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Wireless Partners goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wireless Partners fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wireless Partners fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wireless Partners is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Wireless Partners 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 Athens is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Wireless Partners customers can get speeds up to 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, ME
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 56.94%, or 648 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, central, southwest, south, and east Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, ME
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 56.94%, or 648 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, central, southwest, south, and east Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, ME
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 54.48%, or 620 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, southwest, east, south, central, and northeast Athens area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Athens, ME
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 22.23%, or 253 people, have Redzone Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Athens area. Redzone Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Redzone Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Redzone Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Redzone Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Redzone Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Redzone Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Redzone Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, ME
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 4.48%, or 51 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Athens compare to the rest of Maine?
Internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 1,729 Mbps in Maine versus 7,275 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maine is 98.93% versus 99.91% in Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Brighton, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Athens, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harmony, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Solon, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skowhegan, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hutchins Corner, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartland, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mainstream, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Madison, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wellington, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Natural Bridge, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middleville, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Freeburg, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Happy, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gladbrook, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walhonding, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Salem, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garden Prairie, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shortville, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds