8 Best Internet Providers in Eakles Mill, MD

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eakles Mill, MD?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Eakles Mill 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 Eakles Mill, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 92.22% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Eakles Mill

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Eakles Mill Internet Providers

Based on 150 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Eakles Mill 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 100.0% coverage in Eakles Mill.

At a national level, based on 4160 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Antietam Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.42 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eakles Mill?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Eakles Mill, the fastest internet in the city comes from Antietam Broadband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Eakles Mill

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Antietam Broadband	2,300 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	One Ring Networks	10 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eakles Mill

Based on data reported by Eakles Mill ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Antietam Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Eakles Mill. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,300 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 Antietam Broadband. This indicates Antietam Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eakles Mill?

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 Eakles Mill customers with an average price rating of 3.48 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Eakles Mill

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

Eakles Mill ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Eakles Mill	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Eakles Mill that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	38.33%	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.	2,115 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 Eakles Mill.	6.8	6.0	6.8

 

Eakles Mill Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Eakles Mill	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.	19%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	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.	76%	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.	76%	81%	76%

Eakles Mill ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Eakles Mill is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Eakles Mill is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Eakles Mill have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Eakles Mill 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.

97% of Eakles Mill households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Eakles Mill 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 Eakles Mill?

How Much Speed does a Eakles Mill Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Eakles Mill is 2.9, which is larger than the Maryland average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Eakles Mill's average household income is $125,500 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.

Eakles Mill also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 19% 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 Eakles Mill has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Eakles Mill households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Eakles Mill?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Eakles Mill?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Eakles Mill?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Eakles Mill?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Eakles Mill?

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 Eakles Mill is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Antietam Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Antietam Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Eakles Mill is EarthLink.
• T-Mobile Home Internet, EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Eakles Mill, 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 Eakles Mill compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Eakles Mill 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 Eakles Mill's B- ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.