Internet Providers in Baltimore, Maryland
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1. Xfinity 
Speeds Up To2 Gbps
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 95.7%Baltimore speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity -
2. Viasat
Speeds Up To150 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
3. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
4. Believe Wireless Broadband
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 89% -
5. RCN
Speeds Up To1.5 Gbps
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 7.7% -
6. BridgeMAXX Wireless
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 19.1% -
Quantum Internet & Telephone
Speeds Up To10 Mbps
Connection: DSLAvailability: 4.5% -
EarthLink
Speeds Up To940 Mbps
Connection: FiberAvailability: 12.6% -
Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Verizon
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: 5G Internet, FiberAvailability: 51.1%Baltimore speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
Best Internet Providers in Baltimore, MD
The best home internet provider in Baltimore is Verizon Fios. Fiber internet providers are almost always the best choice, and Verizon Fios has reasonable prices starting at $49.99 per month. As a fiber provider, Verizon Fios has impressive speeds going up to 2 Gbps and benefits like symmetrical speeds and no data caps. The other fiber provider in Baltimore is EarthLink Fiber, which has limited coverage of 12.6% of the city. EarthLink Fiber has comparable speeds to Verizon, up to 5 Gbps, and plans starting at $54.95 per month.
Not every part of Baltimore has access to one of these fiber internet providers. If you find that fiber is not an option in your area, you can turn to one of the other ways to get high-speed internet in Baltimore. The city’s biggest cable internet provider, Xfinity, offers blanket coverage of 95.7% of the city and can reach speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Xfinity offers internet-only plans starting at $30 per month and better bundles than most of its competitors. Xfinity bundles start at $55 per month.
DSL providers in Baltimore include Quantum Internet & Telephone, but we recommend steering away from them in favor of a wired connection. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable option, with cable broadband being the best secondary option.
You can get the best price on your internet plan in Baltimore by watching out for promotions from internet providers, especially for new customers. The biggest providers in the city, like Verizon Fios and Xfinity, frequently offer discounts that can reduce your internet bill. Currently, Verizon Fios offers $400 of savings on Samsung home appliances at The Home Depot when you choose any Verizon Fios or 5G Home Plus plan. Xfinity is offering Apple TV+, Peacock Premium and Netflix Standard when you add Xfinity StreamSaver with your internet plan. Deals change frequently, sometimes more than once a month, so check back often for updated promotions.
Fastest Internet Providers in Baltimore, MD
There are several fast internet service companies in Baltimore, but your No. 1 fastest option is Xfinity, which can attain speeds of up to 1 Gbps on its fastest plans.
Fiber connections are always the best for speed, even when cable competitors offer similar download speeds. That’s because fiber internet has “symmetrical” speeds, or equal upload and download speeds, which can be the difference between night and day when gaming or making video calls. The biggest fiber provider in Baltimore, Verizon Fios, offers upload speeds the same as its download speeds, 2 Gbps, but the city’s biggest cable provider, Xfinity, only has upload speeds of 35 Mbps. Fiber networks are also less susceptible to traffic overload during busy periods.
For most households, 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps will feel fast. Past 1 Gbps speed differences are harder to detect unless you are doing data-heavy work. With the fastest internet speeds, remember to make sure that your Wi-Fi router is fast enough to handle your plan or you may end up with much slower speeds than advertised.
Data caps can also affect your internet speed or trigger extra charges when you exceed your downloads. Choosing a fiber plan means you don’t have to worry about caps, because fiber providers don’t have them. Xfinity customers, however, will be subject to data caps unless they pay extra for unlimited data.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mbps |
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4.4799999999999995% |
| 100 Mbps |
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99.99% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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95.67999999999999% |
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Internet Availability in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore is a big city, and where you live within its borders will impact which internet service companies you can sign up with. For most shoppers, this will be especially relevant in the context of fiber internet. The city’s cable provider (Xfinity) is available virtually everywhere in town, while fiber providers vary by neighborhood.
Getting the city’s top provider, Verizon Fios, can be pretty tough. Though it technically covers 51.1% of Baltimore, that number is a bit inflated. The company’s presence in Point Breeze and Druid Hill Park (with institutions like the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore) means the city’s coverage includes large areas of land without residential addresses. The reality is that a relatively slim portion of residential Baltimore is served by Verizon Fios.
You’ll find Verizon Fios in some areas near Druid Hill Park and Cold Spring Park, like Medfield. It covers some blocks near Johns Hopkins University, too. And you’ll find a hodgepodge of residential blocks covered by Verizon Fios in between that area and downtown, scattered throughout neighborhoods near I-83 as it enters Batlimore’s Inner Harbor.
The situation with Earthlink isn’t much better — it covers just over a tenth of Baltimore. Both of these providers are great, so it’s worth checking your address to see if you have the option to sign up with them. The odds are, unfortunately, pretty long. Fiber infrastructure is great just across the city line in Baltimore’s suburbs, but Baltimore proper is still not very well served by fiber internet options.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Baltimore, MD
Provider Connection Types in Baltimore, MD
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Baltimore, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
|
100% |
| DSL |
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28.720000000000002% |
| Cable |
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97.45% |
| Fiber |
|
9.65% |
List of Internet Providers in Baltimore, MD
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable, Fiber | 2 Gbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| Believe Wireless Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | |
| RCN | Cable, Fiber | 1.5 Gbps | |
| BridgeMAXX Wireless | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | |
| Quantum Internet & Telephone | DSL | 10 Mbps | |
| EarthLink | Fiber | 940 Mbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet, Fiber | 1 Gbps |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
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- Brooklyn Park, MD
- Arbutus, MD
- Rosedale, MD
- Gwynn Oak, MD
- Parkville, MD
- Linthicum, MD
- Dundalk, MD
- Curtis Bay, MD
- Linthicum Heights, MD
- Catonsville, MD
- Pikesville, MD
- Lutherville, MD
- Halethorpe, MD
Internet Providers in Baltimore, MD
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Viasat Internet | $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Astound Broadband Powered by RCN | $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| BridgeMAXX Wireless | $55.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| EarthLink Fiber | $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet, Fiber |
Frequently Asked Questions About Internet in Baltimore, MD
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