7 Best Internet Providers in Fairplay, MD

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairplay, MD?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Fairplay based on Maryland customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fairplay, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fairplay

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

Based on 85 reviews from Maryland internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Fairplay residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 2.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Antietam Broadband wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Fairplay.

At a national level, based on 1996 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 Fairplay?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Antietam Broadband	1,300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	One Ring Networks	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairplay

Based on data reported by Fairplay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Antietam Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,300 Mbps in Fairplay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,300 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 Fairplay?

Maryland customers rate Antietam Broadband 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.

Antietam Broadband received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fairplay customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fairplay

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

Fairplay ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairplay	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fairplay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	1,300 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 Fairplay.	4.8	6.0	6.8

 

Fairplay Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairplay	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.	9%	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.	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.	88%	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.	79%	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.	79%	81%	76%

Fairplay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fairplay is D+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fairplay is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fairplay have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fairplay 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.

88% of Fairplay households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Fairplay 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 Fairplay?

How Much Speed does a Fairplay Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fairplay is 2.9, which is larger than the Maryland average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Fairplay's average household income is $109,172 which is 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.

Fairplay also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Fairplay has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairplay households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairplay?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fairplay?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairplay?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Fairplay?

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 Fairplay is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• 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 Fairplay is Antietam Broadband.
• Antietam Broadband, HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Fairplay, 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 Fairplay compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fairplay 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 Fairplay's D+ ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.