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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.
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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
$94,893 average income per household
42 average age per household
60% of population employed
10% higher than national average
Ranked 1st nationally
29% higher than national average
Ranked 21st nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 10th nationally
15% higher than national average
Ranked 2nd nationally
Fastest internet providers in Maryland
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talkie Communications | 361.39 Mbps | 243.4 Mbps | 59.2% | View Plans for Talkie Communications |
| ThinkBig Networks | 332.7 Mbps | 271.6 Mbps | 71.76% | View Plans for ThinkBig Networks |
| Ting | 282.67 Mbps | 217.63 Mbps | 50.71% | View Plans for Ting |
| XFINITY | 251.17 Mbps | 42.38 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Verizon Home Internet | 251.02 Mbps | 138.37 Mbps | 69.45% | View Plans for Verizon Home Internet |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 196.66 Mbps | 98.7% | 98.38% | See all providers for Satellite |
| Fixed Wireless | 84.47 Mbps | 27.97% | 85.96% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 1651.78 Mbps | 87.82% | 88.28% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 75.62 Mbps | 66.61% | 88.83% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1825.26 Mbps | 98.61% | 90.93% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 243.21 Mbps | 99.03% | 58.57% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata | 385.5 Mbps | 163.32 Mbps | 97% | XFINITY |
| Edgewood | 313.34 Mbps | 58.36 Mbps | 97% | XFINITY |
| Crofton | 296.93 Mbps | 120.71 Mbps | 87% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Elkridge | 296.05 Mbps | 94.51 Mbps | 69% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Essex | 290.14 Mbps | 95.29 Mbps | 99% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Millersville | 289.86 Mbps | 115.94 Mbps | 92% | XFINITY |
| Clinton | 289.4 Mbps | 154.48 Mbps | 84% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Potomac | 289.19 Mbps | 143.35 Mbps | 66% | Verizon Home Internet |
La Plata 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. Edgewood and Crofton 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% |
| Upperco | 2,532 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| West Pocomoke | 534 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Massey | 246 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Park Hall | 633 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Queen Anne | 1,516 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| White Hall | 5,601 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Baltimore | 584,548 | 100% | 100% | 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. Upperco and West Pocomoke also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Maryland
Baltimore
Population: 584,548
Median income: $62,550
198.73 Mbps
avg. download speed
49.86 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
246.55 Mbps
avg. download speed
87.8 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
264.04 Mbps
avg. download speed
120.33 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.