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Internet Providers in Maryland

Maryland’s dense, highly connected corridors around the Chesapeake and Washington suburbs contrast with slower-to-reach communities on the Eastern Shore and in the western mountains. If you work for federal agencies, hospitals, or biotech firms, compare upload performance, reliability, and serviceability—not just advertised download speed.

Updated July 202641 Providers18 Cities
41
Internet Providers
18
Cities Covered
10 Gbps
Top Available Speed
27
Fiber Providers

Speed Availability in Maryland

Maximum download speeds available by census block

96%of Maryland has
gigabit speeds available
5+ Gbps4%
2-5 Gbps61%
1-2 Gbps31%
500 Mbps – 1 Gbps1%
100-250 Mbps3%

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection · 68,708 census blocks analyzed

Key Facts

Maryland Broadband at a Glance

  • Maryland’s $267.7 million BEAD allocation supplements Connect Maryland grants for last-mile construction. [Source]
  • Census QuickFacts reports 94.5% of Maryland households had broadband subscriptions during 2019–2023, leaving 5.5% without. [Source]
  • Choptank Electric’s $300 million fiber buildout targets 55,000 members across nine Eastern Shore counties. [Source]
  • Maryland’s 2022 broadband plan identifies Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore as rural deployment priorities. [Source]

Maryland’s Internet Landscape

Maryland’s internet history grew from research and education networks rather than from a single commercial system. The University of Maryland, College Park, Johns Hopkins University, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory were connected to regional research infrastructure in the 1980s. The Southeastern Universities Research Association’s SURAnet, one of the early NSF-funded regional networks, helped link universities and laboratories across the South and Mid-Atlantic before the commercial internet expanded in the 1990s. Maryland’s proximity to Washington, D.C., federal agencies, and major data and communications corridors also encouraged the growth of Internet service providers, colocation facilities, and technology centers in the Baltimore-Washington region. Cable modem and DSL service spread during the late 1990s and 2000s, led largely by providers such as Comcast, Verizon, and Atlantic Broadband (now part of Breezeline in some markets), while Verizon’s FiOS fiber network reached parts of central Maryland.

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Internet by City in Maryland

Internet availability varies significantly by address. Select your city to see which providers serve your area and compare options.

Mid-Size Cities

Columbia

Pop. 99,090

Columbia, Maryland, has seven internet providers serving its population of 99,090, with Xfinity, Verizon, and T-Mobile among the providers offering coverage. Residents can choose from cable, fiber, and fixed wireless plans, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Frederick

Pop. 85,793

Frederick, Maryland, with 85,793 residents, has 11 internet providers, including Xfinity and Verizon, offering cable, fiber, and fixed wireless service. Fiber is available, with maximum advertised speeds reaching 5.0 Gbps; options can vary by location, so check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and plans.

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Silver Spring

Pop. 71,091

Silver Spring, Maryland, has 9 internet providers serving its population of 71,091, with Verizon, Xfinity, and Astound Broadband among the providers offering coverage. Residents may find fiber, cable, or fixed wireless service, with maximum advertised speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Gaithersburg

Pop. 69,563

Gaithersburg, Maryland, with 69,563 residents, has eight internet providers, including Verizon and Xfinity among those serving the area. Residents can choose fiber, cable, or fixed wireless service, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps; fiber is available in the city. Check your specific address to confirm availability and plans.

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Rockville

Pop. 67,297

Rockville, Maryland, with 67,297 residents, has eight internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless services. Verizon and Xfinity are among the providers with broad coverage, and plans reach speeds up to 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific Rockville address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Glen Burnie

Pop. 66,750

Glen Burnie, Maryland, has nine internet providers serving its population of 66,750, including top providers by coverage such as Xfinity, Astound Broadband, and Verizon. Residents can choose fiber, cable, or fixed wireless service, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps; check your specific address for availability and plans.

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Ellicott City

Pop. 65,526

Ellicott City, Maryland, has nine internet providers serving its population of 65,526. Xfinity and Verizon are among the providers, offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections with speeds up to 2.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm availability.

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Bethesda

Pop. 60,121

Bethesda, Maryland, is home to 60,121 residents and has nine internet providers, including Verizon and Xfinity. Service options include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm availability, technology, and speed.

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Potomac

Pop. 44,645

Potomac, Maryland, with 44,645 residents, has eight internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections. Verizon and Xfinity are among the providers with broad coverage, while some plans reach speeds up to 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Hagerstown

Pop. 43,553

Hagerstown, Maryland, has eight internet providers serving its population of 43,553, including Antietam Cable and Xfinity. Residents can choose among fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with speeds reaching up to 2.3 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and plans.

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Annapolis

Pop. 40,552

Annapolis, Maryland, has nine internet providers serving its population of 40,552, with Xfinity and Verizon among the providers offering broad coverage. Residents can choose from cable, fiber, and fixed wireless plans, with speeds reaching up to 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers and speeds.

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Laurel

Pop. 29,400

Laurel, Maryland, has eight internet providers serving its population of 29,400, with Verizon and Xfinity among the providers offering coverage. Residents can choose from fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with speeds reaching up to 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and plans.

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Smaller Communities

Fort Washington

Fort Washington, Maryland, has seven internet providers serving its population of 23,535, including Verizon, Xfinity, and T-Mobile. Residents can choose from fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm provider availability, connection types, and plan options.

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Hyattsville

Hyattsville, Maryland, has eight internet providers serving its population of 20,662, with options including fiber, cable, and fixed wireless. Xfinity and Verizon are among the providers with broad coverage, and speeds can reach 2.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available plans and technologies.

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Westminster

Westminster, Maryland, is home to 20,536 residents and has 11 internet providers, including Xfinity, Ting, and Verizon. Residents can find fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.5 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and plans.

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Elkridge

Elkridge, Maryland, is home to 15,579 residents and has eight internet providers, including Xfinity and Verizon. Options include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm availability and plans.

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Bel Air

Bel Air, Maryland, has 10 internet providers serving its population of 9,898, with Xfinity and Verizon among the providers offering coverage. Residents can choose from cable, fiber, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 2.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.

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Provider Guide

Maryland Internet Providers

Major

Statewide Players

T-Mobile

417 cities
SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeLicensed Fixed Wireless

T-Mobile internet service is available in approximately 417 Maryland cities, using licensed fixed wireless technology with maximum speeds of up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for households seeking a wireless alternative to wired service, but availability and performance can differ from fiber or DSL options, so check your address and compare available plans before signing up.

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AT&T

412 cities
SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeLicensed Fixed Wireless

AT&T internet service is available in approximately 412 Maryland cities through licensed fixed wireless technology, with maximum speeds of up to 100 Mbps, making it suitable for everyday browsing, streaming, and smaller households. Check your address to confirm service availability and whether fiber, DSL, or fixed wireless is offered, then compare the available plan with your household’s needs.

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Verizon

397 cities
SpeedUp to 2.0 Gbps
TypeFiber, Licensed Fixed Wireless

Verizon internet is available in approximately 397 Maryland cities, using fiber and licensed fixed wireless technologies, with speeds up to 2,048 Mbps. It can work well for households needing high-speed connectivity, though availability and performance depend on whether fiber or fixed wireless is offered at your address. Check your address on Verizon’s website to confirm the available technology, plan, and speed.

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Xfinity

363 cities
SpeedUp to 2.0 Gbps
TypeCable, Fiber

Xfinity internet is available in approximately 363 Maryland cities and offers cable and fiber service with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, making it a potential fit for households with heavy streaming, gaming, or multiple connected devices. Because availability and technology vary by address, check whether cable or fiber service—and which speeds—are offered at your location before signing up.

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BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband

113 cities
SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeLbr Fixed Wireless

BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband offers lbr fixed wireless internet service across 113 locations with speeds up to 100 Mbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.

BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband

Breezeline

110 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCable, Fiber

Breezeline offers cable, fiber internet service across 110 locations with speeds up to 1.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.

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Regional

Regional Providers

Somerfield Cable TV

7 cities
SpeedUp to 50 Mbps
TypeCable

Somerfield Cable TV offers cable internet service in approximately seven Maryland cities, covering about 39% of the state, with speeds up to 50 Mbps. It may work well for households seeking basic browsing, streaming, and everyday online access, though availability and performance can vary by address; check whether cable or another option, such as fiber or DSL, is available at your location before signing up.

Somerfield Cable TV

QCOL

7 cities
SpeedUp to 10.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

QCOL provides fiber internet service in approximately seven Maryland cities, covering about 39% of the state, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. Its fiber service may work well for households with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple connected devices; check your address to confirm availability and plan options.

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Armstrong Telephone Company

7 cities
SpeedUp to 10 Mbps
TypeCopper

Armstrong Telephone Company provides copper-based internet service in approximately seven Maryland cities, covering about 39% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 10 Mbps. It may work well for light browsing, email, and basic streaming, but availability and performance can vary by address; check your location and compare available options before signing up.

Armstrong Telephone Company

Shentel

7 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeCable

Shentel provides cable internet service in approximately seven Maryland cities, covering about 39% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households that stream, game, work remotely, or connect multiple devices; check your address for exact availability, plan options, and whether other technologies are offered before signing up.

Shentel

Mountain Communications LLC

6 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Mountain Communications LLC offers fiber internet service in approximately six Maryland cities, covering about 33% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Its fiber service may work well for households needing reliable high-speed connectivity for streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple users; check whether fiber is available at your address before signing up.

Mountain Communications LLC

Glo Fiber

6 cities
SpeedUp to 5.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Glo Fiber provides fiber internet service in approximately six Maryland cities, covering about 33% of the state, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. It may work well for households with multiple users, streaming, gaming, or demanding uploads; check whether fiber service is available at your specific address before signing up.

Glo Fiber

Quantum Internet & Telephone

6 cities
SpeedUp to 2.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Quantum Internet & Telephone provides fiber internet service in approximately six Maryland cities, covering about 33% of the state, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. Its fiber plans may suit households, remote workers, and businesses that need fast, reliable connectivity for streaming, video calls, and large file transfers. Check your address for fiber availability and current plan options before signing up.

Quantum Internet & Telephone

BCIT

5 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

BCIT provides fiber internet in approximately five Maryland cities, covering about 28% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It can work well for households needing high-bandwidth service for streaming, video calls, gaming, or multiple connected devices, so check your address for fiber availability and the specific plan offered.

BCIT
Local

Local Options

ICS Advanced Technologies

1 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

ICS Advanced Technologies offers fiber internet in approximately one Maryland city, covering about 6% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may suit households, remote workers, and businesses that need fast connectivity, but availability depends on fiber access at your address. Check your address with ICS Advanced Technologies to confirm service and available speeds.

ICS Advanced Technologies

Hotwire Communications

1 cities
SpeedUp to 1.0 Gbps
TypeFiber

Hotwire Communications offers fiber internet in approximately one Maryland city, covering about 6% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households needing fast, reliable service for streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple connected devices; check whether fiber service is available at your address, then confirm current plans and pricing.

Hotwire Communications
Satellite

Satellite Options

Available statewide but typically slower and more expensive than wired alternatives. Best for rural areas without other options.

HughesNet

SpeedUp to 100 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Starlink

SpeedUp to 220 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Viasat Inc

SpeedUp to 150 Mbps
TypeSatellite

Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.

Common Questions

Maryland Internet FAQs

How are Maryland broadband programs addressing unserved and underserved areas?

Maryland’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, administered through the Maryland Broadband Office, is directing federal funds toward unserved and underserved locations. The state also has a Maryland Digital Equity Plan and related infrastructure initiatives. Eligibility and active funding can change, so check Maryland’s official broadband portal for current information.

What rural internet options are available in Maryland, including electric-cooperative solutions?

In rural Maryland, availability often depends on the county and road address. Choptank Fiber, associated with Choptank Electric Cooperative, serves portions of the Eastern Shore, while electric-cooperative or county projects may extend fiber where commercial deployment is limited. Fixed wireless, cable, DSL, and satellite can provide alternatives; verify installation costs and data policies locally.

Which fiber internet providers serve Maryland, including Baltimore?

Fiber service is not statewide or uniform within a city. Maryland fiber providers listed in available coverage data include Verizon, Xfinity, Breezeline, Choptank Fiber, LLC, and Astound Broadband. Their footprints differ across Baltimore and other communities, and some listings may represent limited neighborhoods, so enter the exact address on each provider’s availability page before assuming fiber service.

What is the fastest internet speed available in Maryland, and who offers it?

Maryland’s stated maximum available internet speed is 10 Gbps, offered by Talkie Communications Inc. That speed may be limited to particular addresses, technologies, or business plans rather than every Maryland household. Ask about symmetrical upload speeds, equipment requirements, installation charges, contract terms, and whether the quoted rate is promotional before ordering.

How can someone compare Maryland internet providers at a specific address?

To compare Maryland service, search your complete street address—not merely “Baltimore”—on the Maryland broadband map, the FCC National Broadband Map, and provider websites. Maryland has 41 providers across 18 cities, but availability can differ by block. Compare recurring price, upload speed, data caps, fees, contract length, installation timing, and outage support.