2 Best Internet Providers in Bakersville, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bakersville, MD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bakersville, MD?

Antietam Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Bakersville based on 19 Maryland customer reviews, and Antietam Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bakersville, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bakersville

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bakersville Internet Providers

Based on 19 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Antietam Broadband is the best internet service provider for Bakersville residents. Antietam Broadband was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Maryland, with 2.89 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Bakersville.

At a national level, based on 322 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Antietam Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.42 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bakersville?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Bakersville, the fastest internet in the city comes from Antietam Broadband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bakersville

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Antietam Broadband	1,300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bakersville

Based on data reported by Bakersville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Antietam Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,300 Mbps in Bakersville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Antietam Broadband. This indicates Antietam Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bakersville?

Maryland customers rate Antietam Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Antietam Broadband received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bakersville customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bakersville, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bakersville

Bakersville Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bakersville below, including the metrics used and how Bakersville compares to the rest of Maryland and nation.

Bakersville ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Bakersville	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bakersville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	75.50%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,300 Mbps	2,041 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bakersville.	2.0	6.0	6.8

 

Bakersville Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bakersville	Maryland	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	2.7	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	17%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	77%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	77%	81%	76%

Bakersville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bakersville is D, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bakersville is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bakersville have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bakersville ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

86% of Bakersville households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Bakersville residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Bakersville?

How Much Speed does a Bakersville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bakersville is 2.9, which is larger than the Maryland average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Bakersville's average household income is $129,781 which is much higher than the Maryland average of $115,317 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Bakersville also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 17% of residents in Maryland who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bakersville has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bakersville households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bakersville?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Bakersville, MD.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bakersville?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bakersville?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Bakersville, MD.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bakersville?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Bakersville?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Bakersville is Antietam Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Antietam Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Antietam Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bakersville is Antietam Broadband.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Antietam Broadband has the broadest coverage in Bakersville, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bakersville compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bakersville stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bakersville's D ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.