Best Internet Providers in Maryland – CNET
Best Internet Providers in Maryland - CNET
What is the best internet provider in Maryland?
Verizon Fios is the best internet service provider overall for most households in Maryland because of speed, straightforward plans and availability across most of the state’s major metro areas. That being said, Verizon Fios service isn’t available everywhere in Maryland, so Xfinity or T-Mobile Home Internet are also solid picks, depending on what’s available in your area.
If you’re on the hunt for the lowest prices or the fastest speeds, we’ve also found those top options. The cheapest internet in Maryland is Breezeline’s cable offering of 100 megabits per second for $20 a month. Shentel’s Glo Fiber 5,000Mbps plan is one of the fastest in Maryland, but availability is limited. Xfinity’s 2,000Mbps and 1,200Mbps plans are easier to find across the state. There are more ISPs in Maryland than we cover in this guide, but you’ll find a range of large and small ISPs alongside providers with the widest coverage across the state.
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Our methodology
CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Maryland across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers’ terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.
Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider’s website.
Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider’s pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs. At the same time, the text is specific to what’s available in Maryland. The prices referenced within this article’s text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month — a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might also be available for things like signing a term contract or bundling with multiple services.
To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.
Best internet in Maryland in 2023
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Verizon Fios
Best internet provider in Maryland
Verizon’s fiber network (not to be confused with its DSL, LTE or 5G home internet offerings) hits the sweet spot for speed, availability, straightforward plans and customer satisfaction. It’s the most wide-reaching residential fiber ISP in the Old Line State.
- All Verizon Fios plans are 100% fiber, with symmetrical download and upload speeds
- No data caps or allowances on any plans
- No term agreements necessary on any plans
- Low fiber availability for a national company
- While Fios and 5G are affordable, LTE and DSL options are pricey
Availability Verizon Fios fiber internet is available in the Baltimore, Bethesda, Columbia and Germantown metro areas. In April 2023, Verizon announced a major rural fiber expansion push in the counties of Charles, Garrett, Cecil, Howard, St. Mary’s and Washington. Notably, some sections of central Baltimore aren’t covered by Fios but may be included instead by Verizon 5G Home Internet with speeds up to 1,000Mbps.
Plans and pricing There are three plans to choose from: 300Mbps for $50 per month, 500Mbps for $70 or 940Mbps for $90. Speeds are symmetrical, except for the 940Mbps plan, which has 880Mbps uploads. When bundling with an eligible phone plan, Verizon mobile customers can save $25 monthly.
Fees and service details A setup charge of $99 applies to some plans, but you may be able to get it waived with the gig plan. A router is included. There’s no data cap or contract. Keep an eye out for gift card offers of up to $200.
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Xfinity
Broadest coverage in Maryland
No matter where you live in Maryland, chances are good Xfinity services your address with its cable network. The ISP offers some decent introductory pricing deals, including a 200Mbps service for $30 a month. It’s also one of the few multigigabit providers in the state, with speeds topping out at 2,000Mbps.
- Good variety of plans
- Some of the fastest residential plans available
- Above average scores in almost all customer satisfaction metrics
- Data caps for some plans
- Contracts often required to get the lowest price
- Steep jump from promo price to regular rates
Availability Xfinity covers nearly 87% of Maryland homes, according to FCC National Broadband Map data. That’s the most of any wired provider in the state. That means you’ll likely have Xfinity as an option unless you live in a rural area.
Plans and pricing Xfinity’s most affordable plan is $30 a month for 200Mbps service, with pricing good for a year. The top-end 2,000Mbps Gigabit X2 service runs $120 a month. You’ll also find 400, 800, 1,000 and 1,200Mbps plans within that range, giving you many choices.
Fees and service details Xfinity has been offering plans with no data caps and no contracts in Maryland. Equipment pricing can vary. Some plans include a gateway, while it costs $15 to add the gear to other plans. You can choose to skip that cost by providing your own equipment. Keep an eye on how long your introductory pricing period lasts, and prepare to negotiate when it expires.
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T-Mobile Home Internet
Best 5G home internet in Maryland
T-Mobile and Verizon run neck and neck when providing 5G home internet. The choice between the two comes down to availability, the speeds you can get at your location and whether or not you’re a phone customer. Both offer an alternative to regular wired ISPs. T-Mobile gets a nod here thanks to its coverage area across Maryland. Here’s what you need to know about 5G home internet.
- No contracts
- No data caps
- Simple, affordable pricing
- Aggressively competitive with its terms and perks
- Speeds may vary
- Max download speeds don’t match fiber and cable
- Home internet customers deprioritized over mobile
Availability Check in on T-Mobile’s coverage map to see if its 5G Ultra Capacity network covers your area. Maryland is a bit patchwork, but the network is concentrated around more populated areas. However, network coverage doesn’t necessarily mean a home internet slot will be open. You may be asked to sign up for a waitlist.
Plans and pricing T-Mobile has one plan at $50 monthly for typical download speeds of 72 to 245Mbps. Bundle that with an eligible phone plan to get your home internet for as low as $30 a month.
Fees and service details There are no data caps or contracts. Equipment is included. T-Mobile typically charges a $35 service fee when you sign up, but keep an eye out for a gift card to offset that charge.
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Verizon 5G Home Internet
Best fixed wireless internet in Baltimore
The Verizon Fios fiber network is our top pick for Maryland overall, but it doesn’t reach every part of Baltimore. If you don’t want to go with Xfinity and can’t get Fios, check into Verizon 5G Home Internet instead. It’s an especially good deal for Verizon mobile customers who bundle an eligible phone plan.
- No data caps or contracts
- Straightforward pricing
- Faster download speeds than other fixed wireless services
- Speeds are not guaranteed and can fluctuate
- Home customers are second priority to mobile users on the network
- Upload speeds are comparable to cable but fall short of fiber
Availability Zoom in on Verizon’s coverage map and look for the dark red areas that mark the company’s 5G Ultra Wideband network. There’s good availability across Baltimore, alongside some patchwork areas of standard 5G coverage.
Plans and pricing There are two plans to choose from. The 5G Home plan offers up to 300Mbps downloads for $50 a month ($35 with eligible phone plan). The 5G Home Plus Plan has download speeds up to 1,000Mbps for $70 a month ($45 with eligible phone plan). That top speed eclipses T-Mobile Home Internet quite a bit, so the extra cost can be worth it if you need extra fast downloads.
Fees and service details There are no data caps, contracts or equipment fees. Verizon has been dangling some bonus offers like a gift card or a HomePod for new home internet customers.