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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Maryland
The three primary internet providers in Maryland are Xfinity, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Xfinity’s cable internet is the most practical choice for many customers. Its plan roster contains a lot of price and speed variety, making it easy to find something that works with your needs and budget.
T-Mobile received the highest ratings in our customer satisfaction survey, likely due to its simplicity and convenience. T-Mobile’s 5G Home internet is really easy to set up and maintain. Plus, its single internet plan is straightforward with stress-free policies, like unlimited data and month-to-month contracts.
Marylanders can get fiber internet through Verizon Fios, which received the second-highest overall ratings in our survey and the highest ratings for reliability.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars from customers in Maryland.
That ranks Maryland 10th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Maryland
3.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating
10th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$75.44 average price per payment for internet, per household
90.6% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.8/5 average customer service rating of internet services
4/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
6,177,224 people
2.64 average people per household
$94,817 average income per household
42 average age per household
60% of population employed
10% higher than national average
Ranked 1st nationally
26% higher than national average
Ranked 29th nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 10th nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 2nd nationally
Fastest internet providers in Maryland
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThinkBig Networks | 371.66 Mbps | 277.35 Mbps | 71.76% | View Plans for ThinkBig Networks |
| Talkie Communications | 303.64 Mbps | 229.57 Mbps | 59.2% | View Plans for Talkie Communications |
| XFINITY | 278.74 Mbps | 55.92 Mbps | 88.79% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Point Broadband | 272.66 Mbps | 193.47 Mbps | 49.5% | |
| Shentel | 259.56 Mbps | 151.18 Mbps | 83.39% | View Plans for Shentel |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 247.3 Mbps | 99.09% | 94.44% | See all providers for Satellite |
| Fixed Wireless | 86.51 Mbps | 27.97% | 85.62% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 1635.85 Mbps | 87.82% | 85.43% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 15 Mbps | 64.65% | 91.31% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1827.73 Mbps | 99.49% | 88.31% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 435.67 Mbps | 99.42% | 53.62% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in Maryland
Cities in Maryland with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River | 334.4 Mbps | 116.86 Mbps | 92% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Reisterstown | 332.67 Mbps | 111.69 Mbps | 81% | XFINITY |
| Edgewood | 327.78 Mbps | 116.25 Mbps | 97% | XFINITY |
| Arnold | 315.37 Mbps | 66.73 Mbps | 88% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Cambridge | 300.61 Mbps | 35.93 Mbps | 78% | XFINITY |
| Odenton | 294.7 Mbps | 91.77 Mbps | 86% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Westminster | 291.59 Mbps | 60.29 Mbps | 54% | Ting |
Middle River is the best city in Maryland for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Reisterstown and Edgewood also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Maryland
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lothian | 7,413 | 100% | 97% | 100% |
| Park Hall | 633 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Queen Anne | 1,516 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Baltimore | 584,548 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bel Air | 10,630 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Linthicum Heights | 9,991 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Massey | 246 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Royal Oak | 418 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
Lothian is the most internet-connected city in Maryland. Lothian makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Lothian's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Park Hall and Queen Anne also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Maryland
Baltimore
Population: 584,548
Median income: $62,550
235.24 Mbps
avg. download speed
66.09 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Columbia
Population: 106,600
Median income: $117,565
241.89 Mbps
avg. download speed
78.72 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Germantown
Population: 90,210
Median income: $101,543
258.25 Mbps
avg. download speed
108.58 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
