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Internet Providers in Shady Side, Maryland

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Home Internet in Shady Side, MD

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.9%
    Shady Side 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. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91.6%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 91.6%
    Shady Side speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.6%

Best Internet Providers in Shady Side, MD

Xfinity reigns as the premier internet provider in Shady Side, Maryland, boasting a lightning-fast cable connection with up to 1.2 Gbps download speeds. The provider boasts 99% coverage, making high-speed internet accessible to most community members. With plans starting at a mere $35 per month, Xfinity combines speed, availability, and affordability, catering to Shady Side's diverse consumer base.

Nonetheless, Shady Side internet users have more options. Verizon provides a state-of-the-art 5G internet and fiber connection, delivering download speeds up to 940 Mbps. The provider services 96% of the community with plans starting at $49.99 per month. On the other hand, Viasat, a satellite internet provider, offers complete coverage in the Shady Side region. The provider's top download speed sits at 125 Mbps with plans also beginning at $49.99 per month. Both Verizon and Viasat present the community with flexible options, making it easy for residents to tailor their internet service to meet their unique needs.

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
  • Always ON
18.56%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • EarthLink
  • Starlink
  • Verizon
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
98.87%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Shady Side, MD

Provider Connection Types in Shady Side, MD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shady Side, MD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.67%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
96.5%

List of Internet Providers in Shady Side, MD

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 940 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Shady Side, 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 $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
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 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
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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