7 Best Internet Providers in Dickerson, MD

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dickerson, MD?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Dickerson based on Maryland 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 Dickerson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 76.59% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dickerson

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

Based on 141 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Dickerson 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 Maryland, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 90.4% coverage in Dickerson.

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 Dickerson?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Dickerson, the fastest internet in the city comes from Verizon.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	One Ring Networks	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	All Points Broadband	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dickerson

Based on data reported by Dickerson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Dickerson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,778 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 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 Dickerson?

Maryland customers rate EarthLink 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.

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 Dickerson customers with an average price rating of 3.48 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Dickerson

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

Dickerson ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Dickerson	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dickerson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	76.59%	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.	1,466 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 Dickerson.	4.7	6.0	6.8

 

Dickerson Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dickerson	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.	2.9	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.	33%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	64%	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.	66%	81%	76%

Dickerson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dickerson is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dickerson is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dickerson have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dickerson 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.

95% of Dickerson households have an internet connection despite having 97.29% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 25% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Dickerson 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 Dickerson?

How Much Speed does a Dickerson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dickerson is 2.9, which is larger than the Maryland average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dickerson's average household income is $178,493 which is much 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.

Dickerson also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 33% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Dickerson has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dickerson households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dickerson?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dickerson?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dickerson?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Dickerson?

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 Dickerson is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Dickerson is EarthLink.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dickerson 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 Dickerson's C+ ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.