12 Best Internet Providers in Baltimore, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, MD?

Talkie Communications is the best internet provider in Baltimore based on Maryland customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Talkie Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Baltimore, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Talkie Communications is an option for 1.42% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Baltimore, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Baltimore

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

Based on 167 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Talkie Communications is the best internet service provider for Baltimore residents. Talkie Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Maryland, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 95.5% coverage in Baltimore.

At a national level, based on 4340 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 Baltimore?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Baltimore, the fastest internet in the city comes from Talkie Communications.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Talkie Communications	10,000 Mbps
	Antietam Broadband	5,000 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Quantum Internet Service	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Armstrong	1,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Believe Wireless	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Baltimore

Based on data reported by Baltimore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Talkie Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Baltimore. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 Talkie Communications. This indicates Talkie Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Baltimore?

Maryland customers rate Talkie Communications 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.

Talkie Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Baltimore customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Baltimore

Baltimore 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 Baltimore below, including the metrics used and how Baltimore compares to the rest of Maryland and nation.

Baltimore ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Baltimore	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Baltimore that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	75.33%	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.	2,030 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 Baltimore.	6.6	6.0	6.8

 

Baltimore Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Baltimore	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.	2.6	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.	16%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	79%	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.	80%	81%	76%

Baltimore ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Baltimore is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Baltimore is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Baltimore have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Baltimore 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.

91% of Baltimore households have an internet connection despite having 98.85% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Baltimore 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 Baltimore?

How Much Speed does a Baltimore Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Baltimore is 2.6, which is smaller than the Maryland average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Baltimore area's average household income is $111,539 which is 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.

Baltimore also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 16% 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 Baltimore has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Baltimore households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 Baltimore?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Baltimore?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Baltimore?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Baltimore?

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 Baltimore is Talkie Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Talkie Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Talkie Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Baltimore is Talkie Communications.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Baltimore 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 Baltimore's B ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland