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Internet providers in North East, MD

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North East, MD internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL96%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable98%
Armstrong - 12 - 1,000 MbpsCable2.023%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
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North East internet service at a glance

At 98%, broadband coverage in North East 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 North East area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of North East residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in North East, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are five internet providers serving the North East area, and 95.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North East's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in North East

The largest internet providers in North East are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to North East.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all North East residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. North East’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of North East residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

96%

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in North East covering 96% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in North East 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 North East, $53.74.

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 North East, $0.55.

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 North East. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North East's providers, 113 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

98%

Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in North East covering 98% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North East 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 North East, $53.74.

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 North East, $0.55.

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 North East. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North East's providers, 113 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in North East covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of North East 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 North East, $53.74.

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 North East, $0.55.

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 North East. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all North East's providers, 113 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in North East with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in North East. The next fastest internet provider in North East is Armstrong, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.023% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in North East with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North East, $53.74.

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.

According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.