In Downtown there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.44% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,512 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Downtown
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Downtown.
No internet provider of this type serves Downtown.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Downtown are not shown.
Downtown 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
Availability maps for all providers in Downtown
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Internet service is available in 99.44% of Downtown. 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 Fidium. Now you can call companies in Downtown with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown.
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The average Downtown home can get up to 1,512 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 51.79% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Downtown, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 56.26% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.28% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Downtown homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown
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The map shows how competitive the Downtown 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 Downtown based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Downtown internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Downtown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 9 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, Downtown is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Downtown, Portland, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.53%, or 3,158 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown cable providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 433 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 35.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Downtown, Portland, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 88.89%, or 2,849 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 23.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown DSL providers. Fidium offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Downtown, Portland, ME
Fidium fiber coverage
About 51.79%, or 1,660 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, north, and east Downtown area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Downtown, Portland, ME
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 40.31%, or 1,292 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, west, south, east, northeast, and northwest Downtown area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 the slowest compared to other Downtown fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 514 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed DSL in Downtown, Portland, ME
GoNetspeed DSL coverage
About 8.05%, or 258 people, have GoNetspeed DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, south, east, northwest, and central Downtown area. GoNetspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
GoNetspeed DSL download speeds
GoNetspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, GoNetspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from GoNetspeed goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed DSL upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GoNetspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown DSL providers. GoNetspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, GoNetspeed customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Downtown, Portland, ME
GoNetspeed fiber coverage
About 2.71%, or 87 people, have GoNetspeed fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Downtown area. GoNetspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
GoNetspeed fiber download speeds
GoNetspeed is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetspeed fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from GoNetspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
GoNetspeed fiber upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetspeed is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown fiber providers. GoNetspeed offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Portland, ME
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 99.44%, or 3,187 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 50.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown 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 12 Mbps.
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- 50.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Portland, ME
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 99.44%, or 3,187 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 50.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown 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 12 Mbps.
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- 50.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Portland, ME
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 98.81%, or 3,167 people, have Redzone Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Redzone Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Redzone Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Redzone Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Redzone Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 16.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fixed wireless providers. Redzone Wireless offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Redzone Wireless customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Portland, ME
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 92.48%, or 2,964 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, west, south, east, north, northwest, and northeast Downtown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 279 Mbps.
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- 92.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Portland, ME
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 67.30%, or 2,157 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
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 Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 the slowest compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Downtown Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Portland?
Internet speeds in Downtown are slower versus the average speeds in Portland: 1,934 Mbps in Portland versus 1,512 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Portland is 99.93% versus 99.44% in Downtown.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Parkside, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West End, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East End, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakdale, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rosemont, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanwood Park, South Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Deering, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Deering, Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Broadview Park, South Portland, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Presidents Park, Parlin, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Park, Pine Hills, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fossil Park, St. Petersburg, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Atherton, Atherton, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santiam, Albany, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Western Hills, San Mateo, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westside, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westview Park, Woodlawn, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- White Gables, Summerville, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds