Who is our top ranked provider in Bath ME? [Updated]

Best Bath Internet Service Providers

Bath, ME has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in Bath. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Bath is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.6%
2	Consolidated	DSL	80 Mbps	20 Mbps	91.6%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Redzone Wireless	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	30.0%

Bath ME Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Bath of 2.23 Mbps are slower than the Sagadahoc County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Maine.

Bath Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 50.9% of the Sagadahoc County population
The average internet download speed in Bath is 15.22 Mbps based upon 23896 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.5% of the Bath population
Fiber optic internet is available to 23.3% of Bath residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Bath, ME providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Bath is 1% slower than the Sagadahoc County average and 53% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Bath residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Bath, Maine.

Who has the fastest internet service in Bath?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Bath.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Bath, Maine?

The following zip codes were used: 4530

How do the internet speeds in Bath compare to other cities in Maine?

Click through to see how the Bath broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bar Harbor, Berwick, Brewer, Eastport, Farmington, Oxford, Sanford

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Bath, Maine?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.6% of Bath.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Bath, ME residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Bath Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.