In Franklin County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 96.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,969 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Franklin County.
No internet provider of this type serves Franklin County.
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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Franklin County
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Internet service is available in 96.06% of Franklin County. 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 Franklin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
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The average Franklin County home can get up to 2,969 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 17.25% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.87% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.81% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.82%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.94% of Franklin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Franklin County
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The map shows how competitive the Franklin County 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 Franklin County 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): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Franklin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Franklin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Franklin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Franklin County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Franklin County, ME
Fidium fiber coverage
About 71.92%, or 21,185 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, northwest, west, and central Franklin County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Franklin County, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 69.26%, or 20,400 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, central, north, northeast, and northwest Franklin County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County cable providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Franklin County 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 777 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Franklin County, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 19.60%, or 5,773 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, northwest, central, west, and southwest Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Fidium goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 11.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 slowest compared to other Franklin County DSL providers. Fidium offers 3 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 Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Franklin County, ME
TDS fiber coverage
About 18.47%, or 5,441 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, northwest, south, west, and southwest Franklin County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 7,538 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fiber providers. TDS 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 Franklin County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 7,538 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Franklin County, ME
TDS DSL coverage
About 12.25%, or 3,609 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, north, northeast, northwest, south, southwest, and west Franklin County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from TDS goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County DSL providers. TDS offers 3 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 Franklin County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 8.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Franklin County, ME
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 5.51%, or 1,623 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, central, east, northeast, and south Franklin 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 Franklin County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin 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 Franklin County 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 506 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 98.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ME
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.95%, or 25,317 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
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 Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Franklin County 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ME
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.06%, or 22,405 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Franklin County 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ME
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.06%, or 22,405 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Franklin County 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ME
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 61.75%, or 18,189 people, have Redzone Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and east Franklin County area. Redzone Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Redzone Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Redzone Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Redzone Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Redzone Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County 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 Franklin County, ME
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 43.79%, or 12,900 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, north, and central Franklin County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Franklin County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 217 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Franklin County 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
Trailrunner Broadband Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, ME
Trailrunner Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 16.40%, or 4,830 people, have Trailrunner Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northwest, south, and west Franklin County area. Trailrunner Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Trailrunner Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Trailrunner Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Trailrunner Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Trailrunner Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Trailrunner Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Trailrunner Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Trailrunner Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Trailrunner Broadband 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 Franklin County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Trailrunner Broadband customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Franklin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Maine?
Internet speeds in Franklin County are faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 1,846 Mbps in Maine versus 2,969 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Maine is 98.84% versus 96.06% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Somerset County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orleans County, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Isle County, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Lawrence County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alcona County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Yadkin County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Addison County, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Albany County, WY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Natchitoches Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montezuma County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds