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

Best Madison Internet Service Providers

Madison, 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 Madison. 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 Madison is Bee Line. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Bee Line	Cable	125 Mbps	8 Mbps	99.5%
2	Consolidated	DSL	100 Mbps	40 Mbps	99.2%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	Redzone Wireless	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	41.6%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison compare to Somerset County? The average speed in Madison is 20.16 Mbps which is faster than Somerset County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Maine average of 18.19 Mbps.

Madison Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 74.9% of Somerset County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 2.7% of Somerset County residents
The average internet download speed in Somerset County is 14.42 Mbps based upon 101048 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Madison is 10.8% faster than the average in Maine and 37.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Madison is 2.15 Mbps. This is 11.5% slower than the Somerset County average and 81.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.4% of Madison 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 Madison 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 Bee Line as the top provider for Madison, Maine.

Who has the fastest internet service in Madison?

Bee Line with a download speed of 125 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Madison.

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

The following zip codes were used: 04911 and 04950

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 Madison 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 Madison compare to other cities in Maine?

Click through to see how the Madison broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Belfast, Berwick, East Millinocket, Gardiner, Orono, Winterport, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, Maine?

Bee Line provides broadband internet service to 99.5% of Madison.

Madison 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.