Best Internet Providers in Bowie, MD
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bowie, MD
Bowie has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Bowie.
Ranks compare Bowie with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bowie, MD at a Glance
Bowie Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Bowie ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bowie, MD?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Bowie based on 154 Maryland customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bowie?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Bowie
How Bowie Compares to Places Its Size
Bowie's report card score is tied 285th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 41st of 749.
| Measure | Bowie | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Prince George's County | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.9% | Tied 35th of 749 | 95.2% | 77.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,181 Mbps | 616th of 749 | 2,213 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 591st of 749 | 6 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 230th of 749 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 68th of 749 | 18% | 19% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 11th of 749 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 31st of 749 | 94% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | Tied 31st of 749 | 81% | 80% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 14th of 749 | 86% | 86% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $160,113 | 34th of 749 | $111,872 | $117,984 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 144th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 98.9% of homes in Bowie, against 95.2% across Prince George's County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Bowie are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $160,113 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bowie
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bowie?
EarthLink Fiber in Bowie, MD
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,915 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 98.9% of Bowie homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,915 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,886 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bowie from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Bowie, MD
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,915 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 98.9% of Bowie homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,915 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,886 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bowie from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bowie?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bowie, MD
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Bowie homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bowie, MD
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Bowie homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bowie, MD
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Bowie homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bowie, MD
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.1% of Bowie homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 213 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless in Bowie, MD
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Believe Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.8% of Bowie homes. Across the city, Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 218 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 43 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bowie?
XFINITY Cable in Bowie, MD
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,957 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Bowie homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,957 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 554 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bowie?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Bowie, MD.
Internet in Bowie by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 96.6% of homes in 20716 to 99.9% in 20720. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bowie
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Bowie
How Bowie Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bowie that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Mitchellville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lake Arbor the fewest (95.8%); Bowie has 98.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie (this page) | 83,050 | 98.9% | 2,181 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Crofton | 23,778 | 96.6% | 1,938 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Seabrook | 19,743 | 99.9% | 2,220 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Lanham | 19,629 | 99.8% | 2,234 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Kettering | 14,424 | 99.8% | 2,266 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Mitchellville | 12,832 | 100.0% | 2,214 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 89/100 |
| Lake Arbor | 10,592 | 95.8% | 2,195 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 78/100 |
| Glenarden | 7,991 | 97.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 82/100 |
| Glenn Dale | 7,363 | 99.8% | 2,208 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 89/100 |
| High Bridge Estates | 484 | 100.0% | 2,246 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 95/100 |
| Patuxent | 341 | 100.0% | 980 Mbps | 5 | B- | 94/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bowie?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bowie
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Believe Wireless | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bowie Internet Providers
Based on 154 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Bowie residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 80.3% coverage in Bowie.
At a national level, based on 4603 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bowie Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bowie, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bowie Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (4) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bowie
Based on data reported by Bowie ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bowie. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,957 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bowie Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (4) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bowie?
Of the providers in Bowie, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bowie where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Maryland or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bowie, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bowie
| ISP / Tech Type | Bowie Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (4) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland
Customer Reviews
A Bowie, MD Customer
Verizon Fiber
June 11, 2023 MD
Verizon Fiber
May 09, 2023 I have verizon and usually their speed is very fast but since my area is a bit more rural its slowed down a bit it seems. I am still very satisfied with the connection i just feel at times when everyone in the house is running multiple devices at once which should be okay with my current plan, it lacks slightly. However other times the internet speed can be lighting fast and load things within milliseconds. I think the area contributes to most of the issues that i encounter but for the most part I am satisfied with Verizon.
A Bowie, MD Customer
Verizon Fiber
February 22, 2023 
A Bowie, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 15, 2023 A Bowie, MD Customer
Verizon Fiber
January 18, 2023 Verizon's fiber internet is very fast and highly reliable. There are never any surprises on the monthly bill. They offer numerous discounts based on military status and/or other bundled services like TV and wireless. They provide the ability to reset your service connection through their website if any of your services (internet, TV, or home phone) are not working properly.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bowie?
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 Bowie is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bowie is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Bowie, available to 99.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.