7 Best Internet Providers in Charles Village, Baltimore, MD

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Charles Village, Baltimore, MD?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Charles Village based on Baltimore customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Charles Village, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 81.86% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Charles Village

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Charles Village Internet Providers

Based on 141 reviews from Baltimore internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Charles Village residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Baltimore, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 87.1% coverage in Charles Village.

At a national level, based on 4136 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Charles Village?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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 Charles Village

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Quantum Internet Service	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Believe Wireless	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Charles Village

Based on data reported by Charles Village ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Charles Village. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,961 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Charles Village?

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

EarthLink received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Charles Village customers with an average price rating of 3.48 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Charles Village

Charles Village 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 neighborhood 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 Charles Village below, including the metrics used and how Charles Village compares to the rest of Baltimore and nation.

Charles Village ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Charles Village	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Charles Village that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	7.64%	75.33%	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.	1,959 Mbps	2,030 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 Charles Village.	6.3	6.6	6.8

 

Charles Village Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Charles Village	Maryland	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	2.6	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.	22%	16%	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.	87%	91%	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.	72%	79%	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.	82%	80%	76%

Charles Village ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Charles Village is C+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Charles Village is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Charles Village have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Charles Village ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

87% of Charles Village households have an internet connection despite having 87.54% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Charles Village 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Charles Village?

How Much Speed does a Charles Village Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Charles Village is 1.9, which is smaller than the Baltimore average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Charles Village's average household income is $53,898 which is much lower than the Baltimore average of $111,539 and much 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.

Charles Village also has 33% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Baltimore average of 17%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in Baltimore who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Charles Village has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Charles Village households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 Charles Village?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Charles Village?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Charles Village?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Charles Village?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Charles Village?

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 Charles Village 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 Charles Village is EarthLink.
• HughesNet, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Charles Village, 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 Charles Village compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Charles Village 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 Charles Village's C+ ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.