Best Internet Providers in Caroline County, MD
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Caroline County, MD
Caroline County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Caroline County.
Ranks compare Caroline County with the 24 Maryland counties.
The Best Internet in Caroline County, MD at a Glance
Caroline County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Choptank Fiber
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Caroline County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Caroline County, MD?
Choptank Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Caroline County based on 170 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Caroline County?
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 Caroline County
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Choptank Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Simple Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- BridgeMAXX - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bloosurf - fixed wireless coverage map
How Caroline County Compares to the Rest of Maryland
Caroline County's report card score is tied 17th of 24 and its connectivity index is 20th of 24.
| Measure | Caroline County | Rank among Maryland counties | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 53.5% | 14th of 24 | 77.0% | 71.5% | Howard County (99.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,151 Mbps | 12th of 24 | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Queen Anne's County (9,040 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | Tied 21st of 24 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Anne Arundel County (7.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 7th of 24 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Montgomery County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | 24th of 24 | 19% | 15% | Montgomery County (28%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | 20th of 24 | 97% | 96% | Howard County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 17th of 24 | 93% | 91% | Howard County (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | 21st of 24 | 80% | 76% | Howard County (89%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 21st of 24 | 86% | 81% | Howard County (95%) |
| Median household income | $73,131 | 19th of 24 | $117,984 | $93,246 | Howard County ($162,618) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 16th of 24 | 17% | 16% | Wicomico County (19%) |
Fiber reaches 53.5% of homes in Caroline County, against 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Caroline County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,131 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Caroline County Compares to Its Neighbors
Caroline County has 5 neighbors, 2 of them in Delaware. Among them, Queen Anne's County has the most homes with fiber (91.8%) and Dorchester County the fewest (28.1%); Caroline County has 53.5%.
Map of Caroline County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Caroline County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline County (this page) | 33,293 | 53.5% | 2,151 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 44/100 |
| Sussex County, DE | 237,378 | 31.9% | 1,947 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Kent County, DE | 181,851 | 49.8% | 1,920 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Queen Anne's County | 49,874 | 91.8% | 9,040 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Talbot County | 37,526 | 44.8% | 997 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 59/100 |
| Dorchester County | 32,531 | 28.1% | 1,512 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 36/100 |
Internet in Caroline County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 42.3% of homes in Ridgely to 84.4% in Marydel; by ZIP code, from 45.7% in 21639 (Greensboro) to 85.2% in 21649 (Marydel). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Caroline County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 8,498 | 49.2% | 2,085 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 52/100 |
| Federalsburg | 6,138 | 42.3% | 2,110 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Preston | 4,413 | 60.8% | 2,036 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 40/100 |
| Greensboro | 4,260 | 43.8% | 2,183 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Ridgely | 3,398 | 42.3% | 2,158 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 54/100 |
| Henderson | 1,886 | 66.7% | 2,555 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 41/100 |
| Marydel | 1,401 | 84.4% | 4,098 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 49/100 |
| Goldsboro | 1,389 | 72.3% | 3,655 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 42/100 |
| Templeville | 846 | 98.1% | 3,220 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Williston | 548 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Union Corner | 328 | 45.4% | 2,227 Mbps | 5 | C | 33/100 |
| Hillsboro | 310 | 38.7% | 1,827 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 51/100 |
| Harmony | 250 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Concord | 220 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 4.4 | B | 22/100 |
| Smithville | 190 | 96.8% | 2,500 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 30/100 |
| Tanyard | 189 | 100.0% | 1,786 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 37/100 |
| Hobbs | 166 | 87.3% | 2,437 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 59/100 |
| Burrsville | 35 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 58/100 |
ZIP codes in Caroline County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21629 (Denton) | 10,164 | 55.8% | 2,143 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 51/100 |
| 21632 (Federalsburg) | 6,543 | 46.7% | 2,147 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 28/100 |
| 21655 (Preston) | 4,522 | 62.2% | 2,061 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 41/100 |
| 21639 (Greensboro) | 4,357 | 45.7% | 2,196 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 47/100 |
| 21660 (Ridgely) | 3,916 | 49.6% | 2,199 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 53/100 |
| 21640 (Henderson) | 1,816 | 67.3% | 2,480 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 39/100 |
| 21649 (Marydel) | 1,712 | 85.2% | 3,702 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 50/100 |
| 21636 (Goldsboro) | 1,060 | 51.9% | 2,150 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 33/100 |
| 21641 (Hillsboro) | 115 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Caroline County?
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, Choptank Fiber 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 Caroline County
| Choptank Fiber | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Simple Fiber | 1,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| BridgeMAXX | 100 |
| Bloosurf | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Caroline County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Caroline County Internet Providers
Based on 170 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Choptank Fiber is the best internet service provider for Caroline County residents. Choptank Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.60 out of 5 stars and 77.2% coverage in Caroline County.
At a national level, based on 4672 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 Caroline County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Caroline County, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Caroline County Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (0) | (65) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) |  (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Simple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Caroline County
Based on data reported by Caroline County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Choptank Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Caroline County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 | Caroline County Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Choptank Fiber |  (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Simple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Caroline County?
Of the providers in Caroline County, customers rate Choptank Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Caroline County 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.
Choptank Fiber is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Caroline County, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Caroline County
| ISP / Tech Type | Caroline County Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) |  (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Simple Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Caroline County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Caroline County?
Choptank Fiber in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Choptank Fiber offers Fiber service to 49.6% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, Choptank Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Simple Fiber in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Simple Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, Simple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Caroline County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
229 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 229 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
BridgeMAXX offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.1% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Bloosurf Fixed Wireless in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bloosurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.2% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, Bloosurf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Caroline County?
XFINITY Cable in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,767 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 79.6% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,767 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 250, with an average of 187 Mbps throughout the county.
Breezeline Cable in Caroline County, MD
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 3.2% of Caroline County homes. Across the county, Breezeline Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Caroline County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Caroline County, MD.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 12, 2026 Fair, but occasionally spotty, especially with rainstorms. Low ratings are based as much on my dissatisfaction with their sometimes confusing website and difficulty in determining exactly how much it would cost me to change my current plan.
Stan,F
Antietam Broadband Cable
July 13, 2026 Right now it kinda sucks. I mean it just seems slow for just under $70/mth.
A Silver Spring, MD Customer
XFINITY Fiber
June 04, 2026 I haven't had alot of issues with my service provider as of recently. The service is pretty good as far as speed or network visibility. However, I do travel alot for work and the biggest disconnect I've noticed is not having phone service in certain buildings especially around DC. It really hinders my work at times so in that regard, I rated the service a 4 overall. It would've been 3, had I not also noticed other coworkers have SOME (not all) of the same phone service drop areas. But I keep it at 4 because we did recently have a power outage during a storm a few days ago. That was the first outage in a long time that I've ever experienced on a wide scale level. I had to use mobile cellular data to get by but it was actually not a bad experience at all. It really helped me get through the storm and look up some resources. And for the most part, the data speed was pretty fast all things considered. I have sold lines for my provider in the past, so I was already very familiar with them being known for fast fiber speed capacities but overall, I've noticed I tend to have no disruptions in service, max 3x a year if you consider emergencies like the power outage. I have thought about t-mobile though, because I've seen coworkers have GREAT phone service in alot of places I don't. And I don't see internet or download speeds or data being a huge detractor either. I would just need cost comparisons. I.e. I'm satisfied with the service but it could be better, I just don't know that the prices out there are competitive.
Kathy K
XFINITY Cable
June 01, 2026 I'm fairly happy with Xfinity as my cable internet provider. The main drawback is the cost--I think it's very pricey, but I'm willing to pay because I am reliant on the cable internet for cable TV, internet, and streaming services that I use all day, every day. I have experienced some problems with the internet service BUT Xfinity is always quick to resolve either online or to have a technician come out and take a look. Overall I'm satisfied...I just wish it were cheaper!
A Bryans Road, MD Customer
XFINITY Fiber
May 31, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Caroline County?
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 Caroline County is Choptank Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Choptank Fiber. 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 Caroline County is Choptank Fiber.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Caroline County, available to 79.6% 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.