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

Best Augusta Internet Service Providers

Augusta, 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 Augusta. 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 Augusta 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	68.3%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Redzone Wireless	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	32.1%

Augusta ME Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Augusta which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Augusta compare to Kennebec County? The average speed in Augusta is 25.76 Mbps which is faster than Kennebec County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Maine average of 18.19 Mbps.

Augusta Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 99.1% of Kennebec County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 2.3% of Kennebec County residents
The average internet download speed in Kennebec County is 13.1 Mbps based upon 225112 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Augusta is 41.6% faster than the average in Maine and 20.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Augusta is 7.29 Mbps. This is 113.2% faster than the Kennebec County average and 37.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.4% of Augusta residents

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 Augusta 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 Augusta, Maine.

Who has the fastest internet service in Augusta?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 04330, 04332, 04333, 04336 and 04338

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Augusta internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Augusta broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Caribou, Cumberland Center, Hartland, Lincoln, Lubec, Topsham, York Harbor

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Augusta, Maine population.

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 Augusta, Maine?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Augusta.

Augusta 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.