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

Boothbay Harbor, ME High Speed Internet Service

Boothbay Harbor, 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 Boothbay Harbor. 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 Boothbay Harbor is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Consolidated	DSL	80 Mbps	20 Mbps	99.5%
3	Lincolnville	Fiber	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	43.9%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Boothbay Harbor ME Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Boothbay Harbor have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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 Boothbay Harbor of 4.67 Mbps are faster than the Lincoln County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Maine.

Boothbay Harbor Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Boothbay Harbor is 56.7% faster than the average in Maine and 12% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 19.0% of the Lincoln County population
The average internet download speed in Boothbay Harbor is 28.5 Mbps based upon 3272 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Boothbay Harbor population
Fiber optic internet is available to 46.2% of Boothbay Harbor residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Boothbay Harbor, ME providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Boothbay Harbor 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

Who has the fastest internet service in Boothbay Harbor?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Boothbay Harbor.

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

The following zip codes were used: 04537, 04538, 04575 and 04576

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

Click through to see how the Boothbay Harbor broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brunswick, Camden, Milford, Norway, Rumford, Washburn, York Harbor

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Boothbay Harbor - Lincolnville.

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.

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

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Boothbay Harbor.

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 download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Boothbay Harbor 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.