In Durham there are 12 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,912 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 Durham
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 Durham are not shown.
Durham 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 100.00% of Durham. 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 Durham with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Durham?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Durham.
Internet Speed Key
The average Durham home can get up to 1,912 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 89.18% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Durham.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Durham, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Durham?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Durham you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.18% of Durham homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.82% 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 Durham homes.
Internet Market Health in Durham
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Durham 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 Durham based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Durham 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, Durham homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Durham internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 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, Durham is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Durham, along with details on where in Durham and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Durham, ME
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.41%, or 3,372 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 1,251 Mbps.
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- 6.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 93.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham cable providers. XFINITY 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 Durham is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 49 Mbps.
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- 6.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 93.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Durham, ME
Fidium fiber coverage
About 89.18%, or 3,025 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, south, east, north, southeast, northwest, and west Durham area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Durham, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 58.84%, or 1,996 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, central, south, north, west, and east Durham area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Durham.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Durham DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in Durham, ME
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 25.03%, or 849 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, and southwest Durham area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Durham.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from OTTCTel goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 35.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Durham DSL providers. OTTCTel offers 3 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 Durham is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, OTTCTel customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Durham, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 5.57%, or 189 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, and west Durham 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 Durham.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Durham 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 slowest compared to other Durham cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Durham, ME
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.61%, or 3,345 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
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 Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham 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 Durham customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham 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 above average compared to other Durham 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 Durham 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 11 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Durham, ME
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 97.14%, or 3,295 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Durham.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Durham customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 39.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 60.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Durham fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 39.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Durham, ME
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 84.46%, or 2,865 people, have Redzone Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Durham area. Redzone Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Durham.
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Redzone Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Redzone Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Redzone Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham 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 Durham fixed wireless providers. Redzone Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Durham, ME
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 12.91%, or 438 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southeast Durham 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 Durham.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham 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 Durham fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Durham, ME
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 6.16%, or 209 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Durham area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham 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 Durham fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Durham, ME
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 6.16%, or 209 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Durham area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Durham.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Durham. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Durham. The fastest plan anyone in Durham can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Durham customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Durham 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 Durham fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Durham is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Durham Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Durham or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Durham compare to the rest of Maine?
Internet speeds in Durham are faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 1,729 Mbps in Maine versus 1,912 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maine is 98.93% versus 100.00% in Durham.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Durham 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
- Webster Corner, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Pownal, ME: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lisbon Falls, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lisbon, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pejepscot, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pownal, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Freeport, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Topsham, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Gloucester, ME: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Gloucester, ME: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Millvale, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson, VT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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