Best Internet Providers in Fort Howard, MD
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fort Howard, MD
Fort Howard has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Fort Howard.
Ranks compare Fort Howard with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fort Howard, MD at a Glance
Fort Howard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
XFINITY
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Cable
Verizon
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Fiber
Believe Wireless
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Fort Howard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fort Howard, MD?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Fort Howard 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 Fort Howard, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 88.81% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fort Howard?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Fort Howard
How Fort Howard Compares to Places Its Size
Fort Howard's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the top 5%.
| Measure | Fort Howard | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Baltimore County | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.8% | top 42% | 92.7% | 77.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 1,850 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 7.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 17% | 19% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 92% | 93% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | top 3% | 78% | 80% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 8% | 85% | 86% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $106,501 | top 9% | $102,831 | $117,984 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 88.8% of homes in Fort Howard, against 92.7% across Baltimore County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Fort Howard are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $106,501 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Fort Howard
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fort Howard?
EarthLink Fiber in Fort Howard, MD
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 88.8% of Fort Howard homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Fort Howard, MD
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 88.8% of Fort Howard homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fort Howard?
Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless in Fort Howard, MD
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
409 Mbps
Believe Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Fort Howard homes. Across the city, Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 409 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 82 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fort Howard?
XFINITY Cable in Fort Howard, MD
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 88.8% of Fort Howard homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fort Howard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fort Howard, MD.
Internet in Fort Howard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fort Howard
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fort Howard
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Fort Howard Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fort Howard that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Riviera Beach has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Brooklyn the fewest (74.5%); Fort Howard has 88.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Howard (this page) | 134 | 88.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Dundalk | 69,817 | 98.5% | 1,998 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Essex | 43,206 | 99.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Pasadena | 34,060 | 99.7% | 2,245 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 87/100 |
| Lake Shore | 19,546 | 98.3% | 2,256 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 84/100 |
| Brooklyn | 18,579 | 74.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 32/100 |
| Edgemere | 8,813 | 96.7% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Riviera Beach | 8,783 | 100.0% | 2,257 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 81/100 |
| Curtis Bay | 8,259 | 99.2% | 2,179 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 57/100 |
| Bowleys Quarters | 6,853 | 98.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Gibson Island | 329 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fort Howard?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 Fort Howard
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| Believe Wireless | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Fort Howard. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Fort Howard Internet Providers
Based on 142 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Fort Howard residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.60 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 88.8% coverage in Fort Howard.
At a national level, based on 3210 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Howard Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fort Howard, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Howard Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Howard
Based on data reported by Fort Howard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Fort Howard. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Howard Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Howard?
Of the providers in Fort Howard, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fort Howard where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Maryland or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fort Howard, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fort Howard
| ISP / Tech Type | Fort Howard Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 12, 2026 Fair, but occasionally spotty, especially with rainstorms. Low ratings are based as much on my dissatisfaction with their sometimes confusing website and difficulty in determining exactly how much it would cost me to change my current plan.
Stan,F
Antietam Broadband Cable
July 13, 2026 Right now it kinda sucks. I mean it just seems slow for just under $70/mth.
A Silver Spring, MD Customer
XFINITY Fiber
June 04, 2026 I haven't had alot of issues with my service provider as of recently. The service is pretty good as far as speed or network visibility. However, I do travel alot for work and the biggest disconnect I've noticed is not having phone service in certain buildings especially around DC. It really hinders my work at times so in that regard, I rated the service a 4 overall. It would've been 3, had I not also noticed other coworkers have SOME (not all) of the same phone service drop areas. But I keep it at 4 because we did recently have a power outage during a storm a few days ago. That was the first outage in a long time that I've ever experienced on a wide scale level. I had to use mobile cellular data to get by but it was actually not a bad experience at all. It really helped me get through the storm and look up some resources. And for the most part, the data speed was pretty fast all things considered. I have sold lines for my provider in the past, so I was already very familiar with them being known for fast fiber speed capacities but overall, I've noticed I tend to have no disruptions in service, max 3x a year if you consider emergencies like the power outage. I have thought about t-mobile though, because I've seen coworkers have GREAT phone service in alot of places I don't. And I don't see internet or download speeds or data being a huge detractor either. I would just need cost comparisons. I.e. I'm satisfied with the service but it could be better, I just don't know that the prices out there are competitive.
Kathy K
XFINITY Cable
June 01, 2026 I'm fairly happy with Xfinity as my cable internet provider. The main drawback is the cost--I think it's very pricey, but I'm willing to pay because I am reliant on the cable internet for cable TV, internet, and streaming services that I use all day, every day. I have experienced some problems with the internet service BUT Xfinity is always quick to resolve either online or to have a technician come out and take a look. Overall I'm satisfied...I just wish it were cheaper!
A Bryans Road, MD Customer
XFINITY Fiber
May 31, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fort Howard?
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 Fort Howard 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 Fort Howard is EarthLink.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, EarthLink, and Believe Wireless has the broadest coverage in Fort Howard, available to 88.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.