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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Maryland
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:
6,075,314 people
2.63 average people per household
$94,454 average income per household
41 average age per household
60% of population employed
9% higher than national average
Ranked 1st nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 10th nationally
20% higher than national average
Ranked 15th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 2nd nationally
Fastest internet providers in Maryland
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ting | 207.67 Mbps | 184.18 Mbps | 46.18% | View Plans for Ting |
| Verizon Home Internet | 189.67 Mbps | 119.6 Mbps | 98.68% | |
| Point Broadband | 183.87 Mbps | 176.86 Mbps | 49.29% | View Plans for Point Broadband |
| XFINITY | 182.55 Mbps | 20.83 Mbps | 95.8% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Talkie Communications | 171.48 Mbps | 178.3 Mbps | 51.17% | View Plans for Talkie Communications |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 264.47 Mbps | 94.95% | 99.26% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 1145.13 Mbps | 94.75% | 87.12% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 62.81 Mbps | 78.38% | 96.91% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 1906.83 Mbps | 83.23% | 88.55% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 90.62 Mbps | 30.25% | 83.43% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 24.95% | 99% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 67.58 Mbps | 96.02% | 100% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Maryland
Cities in Maryland with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall | 267.04 Mbps | 92.91 Mbps | 94% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Suitland | 252.7 Mbps | 45.53 Mbps | 100% | Verizon Home Internet |
| La Plata | 237.14 Mbps | 156.13 Mbps | 100% | Breezeline |
| Accokeek | 231.09 Mbps | 145.49 Mbps | 89% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Severn | 228.09 Mbps | 103.39 Mbps | 79% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Arnold | 227.04 Mbps | 39.62 Mbps | 79% | Breezeline |
| Essex | 226.12 Mbps | 79.37 Mbps | 100% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Dundalk | 215.46 Mbps | 78.68 Mbps | 81% | Verizon Home Internet |
Perry Hall 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. Suitland and La Plata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 624,551 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Silver Spring | 306,146 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Rockville | 145,904 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bethesda | 82,652 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Gaithersburg | 141,900 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Towson | 55,063 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Severn | 44,377 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Glen Burnie | 88,759 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Baltimore is the most internet-connected city in Maryland. Baltimore 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 Baltimore's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Silver Spring and Rockville also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Maryland
Baltimore
Population: 624,551
Median income: $62,550
124.07 Mbps
avg. download speed
34.91 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
Silver Spring
Population: 306,146
Median income: $100,435
181.72 Mbps
avg. download speed
78.97 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
Hyattsville
Population: 159,542
Median income: $76,830
179.19 Mbps
avg. download speed
68.43 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.