In Onawa there are 6 residential internet providers covering 55.56% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 868 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Onawa
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 Onawa are not shown.
Onawa Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 55.56% of Onawa. 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 Premium Choice Broadband. Now you can call companies in Onawa with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Onawa?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Onawa.
Internet Speed Key
The average Onawa home can get up to 868 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 48.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Onawa.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Onawa, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Onawa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Onawa you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.15% of Onawa homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.41%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 44.44% of Onawa homes.
Internet Market Health in Onawa
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Onawa 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 Onawa based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Onawa internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Onawa homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, 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. Onawa internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Onawa badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Onawa, along with details on where in Onawa and at what speeds.
Premium Choice Broadband Fiber in Onawa, ME
Premium Choice Broadband fiber coverage
About 48.15%, or 13 people, have Premium Choice Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, south, and central Onawa area. Premium Choice Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Onawa.
Premium Choice Broadband fiber download speeds
Premium Choice Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onawa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Premium Choice Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Onawa. The fastest plan anyone in Onawa can order from Premium Choice Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Onawa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Premium Choice Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Onawa download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Premium Choice Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Premium Choice Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Onawa fiber providers. Premium Choice Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Onawa is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Onawa, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 3.70%, or 1 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Onawa area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Onawa.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onawa. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Onawa. The fastest plan anyone in Onawa can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Onawa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Onawa 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 fastest compared to other Onawa DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Onawa is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wireless Partners Fixed Wireless in Onawa, ME
Wireless Partners fixed wireless coverage
About 33.33%, or 9 people, have Wireless Partners fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Onawa area. Wireless Partners is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Onawa.
Wireless Partners fixed wireless download speeds
Wireless Partners is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wireless Partners fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Onawa. The fastest plan anyone in Onawa 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 Onawa customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 33.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wireless Partners fixed wireless upload speeds
In Onawa 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 the fastest compared to other Onawa 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 Onawa 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 5.3 Mbps.
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- 33.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Onawa, ME
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 7.41%, or 2 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Onawa area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Onawa.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Onawa. The fastest plan anyone in Onawa can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Onawa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Onawa 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 Onawa fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Onawa is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Onawa Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Onawa or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Onawa compare to the rest of Maine?
Internet speeds in Onawa are slower versus the average speeds in Maine: 1,729 Mbps in Maine versus 868 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maine is 98.93% versus 55.56% in Onawa.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Onawa 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
- Willimantic, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Wilfred, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds