Internet providers in Maryland
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Last updated: March 3, 2026
Compare fiber, cable, 5G and satellite internet providers in Maryland and explore the most available internet providers, including T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home Internet and Xfinity’s cable service.
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Best internet providers in Maryland
Key takeaways
- Maryland internet access: 98% access to 100 Mbps, 66% access to gigabit speeds
- Fastest internet plan: Verizon Fios 2,300 Mbps plan
- Best value internet option: Verizon 5G or fiber with a mobile plan for $35.00/mo.
- Most available providers: Hughesnet, Starlink and Xfinity
- Internet price range: $30.00 to 100.00/mo.+
Maryland internet at a glance
If you live in Maryland, your internet service provider options include major providers like Verizon and Xfinity and satellite internet providers like Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink.
The best internet plan for you
Choosing the best internet provider in Maryland depends on what your household does online. For example, streaming live sports like hometown teams like the Ravens, Maryland Terrapins or Navy Midshipmen works best with at least 20 Mbps. But if you have multiple Wi-Fi devices running simultaneously, then speeds of at least 100 Mbps are a better choice.
Serious gamers? Try 500 to 1,000 Mbps for the least lag, and remember to check upload speeds as well — fiber internet is usually the stand-out in that area.
Checking email and doing some internet shopping is generally light use and doesn’t require a lot of speed. If you spend more time online streaming from one device at a time or playing occasional games, you’re more of a moderate user. However, you are considered a heavy internet user if you game, work from home or stream from multiple devices.
Keep reading for more recommendations for internet service in Maryland from our broadband experts.
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Light internet use
1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices: 50 to 100 Mbps
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Moderate internet use
1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices: 75 to 200 Mbps
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High internet use
1 to 2 devices: 100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices: 200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices: 400 to 500 Mbps
Fastest internet in Maryland
Internet speeds in Maryland can reach up to 2,300 Mbps with a Verizon Fios connection and 2,000 Mbps with Xfinity.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | $94.99/mo.** | 2,300 Mbps | Fiber |
| Xfinity | $100.00/mo. | 2,000 Mbps | Fiber |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2026 Verizon.
Cheapest internet in Maryland
Cheap internet plans start under $35.00/mo. and $40.00/mo. with Xfinity for speeds up to 300 Mbps.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | $34.99/mo.** | 300 Mbps | Fiber |
| Xfinity | $40.00/mo. | 300 Mbps | Cable |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2026 Verizon.
Maryland internet provider comparison
Use the following chart for a quick overview of some of the internet providers in Maryland, to learn about starting prices for their plans, their range of download speeds and the type of technology and coverage. Call to get specific information about plans in your area.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Xfinity | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 88% |
 T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $30.00/mo.** w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees | 87 – 498 Mbps | 5G | 74% |
 Verizon | $34.99/mo.*** with mobile plan | 25 – 2,300 Mbps | Fiber, 5G | 70% |
 Astound | $30.00/mo. | 300 – 1,500 Mbps | Cable/fiber | 7% |
| Bloosurf | $65.00/mo. | 15 – 3,000 Mbps | Fiber, fixed wireless | 5% |
 UScellular | $50.00/mo. | Varies | Fixed wireless | 4% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.
***Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2026 Verizon.
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Allconnect’s top picks for Maryland internet
- Best for fastest speeds: Verizon Fios fiber internet, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
- Best for cheap internet: Verizon 5G or fiber (when bundled with a mobile plan)
- Best for availability: Xfinity has 88% availability in Maryland
- Best for rural connectivity: Starlink or Hughesnet have 98% to 100% availability in Maryland
Source: FCC coverage maps and data.
How we review internet in Maryland
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
Maryland internet statistics
Maryland vs. the U.S.
Compare the median download and upload speeds for Maryland broadband to those of the U.S. Maryland is slightly behind the country as a whole when it comes to median download speed, but it pulls ahead in median upload speed.
Maryland
- Download speed: 279.46 Mbps
- Upload speed: 77.89 Mbps
U.S.
- Download speed: 289.44 Mbps
- Upload speed: 53.97 Mbps
Most widely available internet providers in Maryland
- Xfinity: 88% coverage. Xfinity has a wide range of plans available in the Northeastern, Central/Southern and Western regions of the country
- T-Mobile: 74% coverage. T-Mobile has three 5G home internet plans with no price hikes or monthly equipment fees
- Verizon: 70% coverage. Verizon has two 5G home internet plans and a fiber optic network
Quality of internet access in Maryland
The entire state of Maryland has access to the minimum recommended broadband speed, but about two-thirds can access gigabit speeds.
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 98%
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 97%
- Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 66%
Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites.
Maryland internet customer reviews
Some companies hide reviews in hard-to-find corners of their sites, but we spotlight them so you can make an informed choice with all the facts upfront. Discover real customer comments about internet companies in Maryland.
Paying for high speed internet just for it to disconnect multiple times a week.
2/5
Comcast-Xfinity is the only hard-wired Internet choice we have in my part of Baltimore City. Service is mostly reliable, but as always, Customer Service can improve greatly.
3/5
I had some initial issues moving my account to my new home. I also experienced a 3 day outage without explanation. The service is working well now and I was compensated for the outage.
3/5
Find Maryland internet providers by city
In the middle of the Atlantic seaboard and next door to the nation’s capital, Maryland offers a variety of internet service providers. With median download and upload speeds of 279.46 and 77.89 Mbps, Maryland internet providers are poised to meet the needs of anyone, whether you’re interested in a low monthly payment or the fastest download speeds. Choices range from the standard cable offerings to the fastest service offered by fiber. A few providers also offer satellite or DSL.
Between national and local companies, there are eight main providers to choose from for internet service in Maryland. Click the Maryland city you call home to find and compare internet providers in those locations.
Western Maryland
Central Maryland
Southern Maryland
Eastern Maryland
Can’t find your city? We can help you narrow down your options to the plans and providers available in your area.
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Maryland internet FAQs
What’s the fastest internet in Maryland?
Maryland internet speeds reach up to 2 to 3 Gbps with Verizon Fios and Bloosurf.
What’s the cheapest internet in Maryland?
Get affordable high-speed internet in Maryland from Astound for $30.00/mo.
What’s the best internet in Maryland?
If you consider the best internet to be the perfect balance between speed and price, then T-Mobile and Verizon are the top choices for Wi-Fi in Maryland.
What’s the most available internet in Maryland?
Xfinity, Verizon and T-Mobile are all available to 70% or more of the state.
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