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Internet Providers in Oakland, Maryland

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  • Provider
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Verizon
    • ProCom
    • Shentel
    • UScellular
    • NeuBeam
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
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  • Availability

Home Internet in Oakland, MD

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 26%
    Oakland speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 6.7%
  • 5. ProCom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 29.3%
  • 6. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 45.7%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.5%
  • NeuBeam
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 62.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.6%

Best Internet Providers in Oakland, MD

Shentel is the top Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Oakland, Maryland, with a cable connection coverage of 46%. This translates to availability to nearly half of the town's residences. With a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, Shentel emphasizes fast, reliable internet service. At $65 per month, consumers can expect a premium, high-speed internet experience.

Viasat Internet also serves Oakland as the second-highest provider. What sets Viasat apart is their satellite connection, enabling them to achieve a full 100% town coverage. Despite a slower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps compared to Shentel, Viasat's connection remains reliable. At $49.99 per month, Viasat's plan offers good value given the widespread availability of their services.

Thus, Oakland has a diverse range of internet access options, with plans designed to cater to differing preferences for cable or satellite connections, speed and cost-effectiveness.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Verizon
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
72.49%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • ProCom
  • Shentel
  • NeuBeam
62.67%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Oakland, MD

Provider Connection Types in Oakland, MD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Oakland, MD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
7.290000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
65.93%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
25.669999999999998%

List of Internet Providers in Oakland, MD

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon DSL 10 Mbps
ProCom Fiber 1 Gbps
Shentel Cable 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
NeuBeam Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Oakland, 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
Viasat Internet $149.99/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
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
ProCom $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Shentel $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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