Internet providers in Ellicott City, MD

Internet in Ellicott City

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Ellicott City area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Ellicott City Residential Internet Coverage

The New England city is a growing hub of family life and commercial business in Maryland, making it one of the state's largest urban centers. Within and around Ellicott City, there are several internet service providers that meet commercial and personal internet needs.

Those looking for the highest speeds possible often turn to fiber optic internet. Through Verizon Fios, the entirety of Ellicott City has fiber optic service. The coverage area runs from Rockland in the north to Pfeiffer Corners in the south, and from West Friendship to Ilchester in the east.

Another internet service provider with a huge network in Ellicott City is Windstream. Currently, Windstream makes high-speed service available to all of Ellicott City. Neighborhoods that fall within this company's service area include Pine Orchard, Turf Valley, Columbia, and Jonestown.

Xfinity also has a substantial presence in Ellicott City. Service reaches the city limits in all directions, but also extends well beyond these limits to serve surrounding communities.

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Average download speed
209.61 Mbps

Average upload speed
81.45 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.94 ms

Average jitter
5.67 ms

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Summary of Ellicott City internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5
BendBroadband	Fixed Wireless	6 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for BendBroadband