*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.19%
2 providers - 97.45%
3 providers - 3.04%
4+ providers - 0.04%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Baltimore is comparable to the rest of Maryland - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Baltimore area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Baltimore residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.030% of those living in Baltimore.
There are five internet providers serving the Baltimore area, and 97.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Baltimore's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Baltimore are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Baltimore.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Baltimore residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Baltimore’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Baltimore residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Baltimore covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Baltimore to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Baltimore, $52.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baltimore, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Baltimore. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baltimore's providers, 285 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Baltimore covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Baltimore residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Baltimore, $52.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baltimore, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Baltimore. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baltimore's providers, 285 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Baltimore covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Baltimore where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Baltimore, $52.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baltimore, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Baltimore. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Baltimore's providers, 285 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Baltimore with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Baltimore. The next fastest internet provider in Baltimore is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Baltimore with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Baltimore, $52.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Baltimore, covering 2.360% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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