4 Best Internet Providers in Betterton, MD

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

Talkie Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Betterton based on 25 Maryland customer reviews, and Talkie Communications 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 Betterton, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Betterton

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

Based on 25 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Talkie Communications is the best internet service provider for Betterton 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 2.89 out of 5 stars and 30.0% coverage in Betterton.

At a national level, based on 378 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Talkie Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Betterton?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Talkie Communications	10,000 Mbps
	THINKBIG NETWORKS	1,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Betterton

Based on data reported by Betterton 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 Betterton. 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 Betterton?

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 Betterton customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Betterton

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

Betterton ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Betterton	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Betterton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.32%	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.	2,424 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 Betterton.	2.4	6.0	6.8

 

Betterton Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Betterton	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.	2.2	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.	10%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	74%	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.	56%	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.	56%	81%	76%

Betterton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Betterton is B-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Betterton is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Betterton have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Betterton 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.

74% of Betterton households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Betterton 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 Betterton?

How Much Speed does a Betterton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Betterton is 2.2, which is smaller than the Maryland average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Betterton's average household income is $60,938 which is much lower than the Maryland average of $115,317 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Betterton also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Betterton has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Betterton households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Betterton?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Betterton?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Betterton?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Betterton?

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 Betterton 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 Betterton is Talkie Communications.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Atlantic Broadband has the broadest coverage in Betterton, 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 Betterton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Betterton 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 Betterton's B- ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.