7 Best Internet Providers in Fells Point, Baltimore, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Fells Point, 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 Fells Point, Baltimore, MD?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fells Point

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fells Point Internet Providers

Based on 147 reviews from Maryland internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fells Point residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.33 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 92.5% coverage in Fells Point.

At a national level, based on 4445 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 Fells Point?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fells Point

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	980 Mbps
	Believe Wireless	500 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Quantum Internet Service	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fells Point

Based on data reported by Fells Point 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 Fells Point. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 Fells Point?

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 lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fells Point customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fells Point

Fells Point 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 Fells Point below, including the metrics used and how Fells Point compares to the rest of Baltimore and nation.

Fells Point ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Fells Point	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fells Point that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	15.28%	76.30%	71.53%
	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.	2,000 Mbps	2,128 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Fells Point.	6.4	6.8	7.1

 

Fells Point Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fells Point	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.	1.7	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.	26%	18%	15%
	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%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	84%	79%	76%
	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.	86%	80%	77%

Fells Point ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Fells Point 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.

95% of Fells Point households have an internet connection despite having 97.07% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 1% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Fells Point 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 Fells Point?

How Much Speed does a Fells Point Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fells Point is 1.7, which is smaller than the Baltimore average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fells Point’s average household income is $96,976 which is about average for the Baltimore average of $113,984 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Fells Point also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Baltimore average of 17%. Additionally, 26% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in Baltimore who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Fells Point has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fells Point households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fells Point?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fells Point?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fells Point?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fells Point?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Fells Point?

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 Fells Point is AT&T.
• 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 Fells Point is EarthLink.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and Believe Wireless has the broadest coverage in Fells Point, 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 Fells Point compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fells Point 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 Fells Point’s C+ ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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