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Internet Providers in Essex, Maryland

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Home Internet in Essex, MD
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Believe Wireless Broadband
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.4%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 83%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 86.9%
    Essex speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.4%
    Essex speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.4%
  • Believe Wireless Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 82.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Essex, MD

Xfinity dominates as Essex, Maryland's top internet provider. With a cable connection, Xfinity offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at just $30 per month. It covers 99.40% of the community, making it nearly ubiquitous. This makes Xfinity ideal for heavy users, like 4K streamers or competitive gamers.

EarthLink Fiber is another strong choice, sharing its 940 Mbps maximum download speed with Verizon. EarthLink's fiber plans start at $54.95 per month, and it covers 83% of the area. Verizon also offers 940 Mbps fiber plans starting at $49.99 per month, covering the same 83% of Essex. Though EarthLink and Verizon don't match Xfinity's coverage, they provide excellent alternatives for those prioritizing fiber reliability.

Essex residents benefit from diverse internet options, with nearly comprehensive coverage from various providers to meet their specific needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Believe Wireless Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
99.39%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Essex, Maryland

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Essex, MD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Essex, MD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.7799999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.32%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
94.16%

Internet Providers in Essex, MD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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