Shop the best North East internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.75%
2 providers - 95.95%
3 providers - 2.02%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
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.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 106 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Armstrong | 130 Mbps | 64 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 112 Mbps | 10 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users 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.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
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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*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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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*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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.
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 Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% 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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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