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

Mars Hill, ME High Speed Internet Service

Mars Hill, ME has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Mars Hill. 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 Mars Hill 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	99.3%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Mars Hill 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Mars Hill compare to Aroostook County? The average speed in Mars Hill is 14.38 Mbps which is slower than Aroostook County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Maine average of 18.19 Mbps.

Mars Hill Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Mars Hill population
Fiber optic internet is available to 20.3% of Mars Hill residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Mars Hill, ME providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Mars Hill is 17% slower than the Aroostook County average and 55.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Mars Hill is 14.38 Mbps based upon 424 measurements taken in the last 12 months
DSL internet is available to 86.6% of Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill, Maine.

Who has the fastest internet service in Mars Hill?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 4758

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill compare to other cities in Maine?

Click through to see how the Mars Hill broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brewer, Ellsworth, Falmouth Foreside, Hartland, Limestone, Lincoln, Skowhegan

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 Mars Hill, 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 Mars Hill, Maine?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Mars Hill.

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.

Mars Hill 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.