Internet providers in Frederick, MD

Internet in Frederick

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

Frederick Residential Internet Coverage

Frederick is a highly diverse community. Nearly 20% of residents were born outside the United States. Citizens tend to be upper-middle class and well-educated. A significant number of them work in careers involving computers and math or other white-collar industries. High-speed internet is important to Frederick residents for keeping in touch with loved ones abroad and furthering their careers.

Verizon Fios DSL and Xfinity cable are the largest service providers in the area. Verizon Fios is beginning to introduce fiber optics to Frederick. Currently 2% of residents along I-270 can connect with this service, but that's likely to grow as demand and infrastructure increase.

Businesses have a couple additional options. Megapath offers copper wire and DSL while Level 3 Communications is beginning to roll out fiber optics. Currently they reach 6 % of businesses

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Average download speed
233.61 Mbps

Average upload speed
56.69 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
14.17 ms

Average jitter
9.83 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Frederick?

Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Frederick internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
MyRural ISP	Fixed Wireless	90 Mbps	0.5/5	View Plans for MyRural ISP