Best Internet Providers in Frederick, MD
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Frederick, MD
Frederick has 8 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 Frederick.
Ranks compare Frederick with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Frederick, MD at a Glance
Frederick Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
Glo Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Frederick ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Frederick, MD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Frederick based on 156 Maryland customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Frederick?
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 Frederick
- Glo Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- One Ring Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Frederick Compares to Places Its Size
Frederick's report card score is 290th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 84th of 305.
| Measure | Frederick | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Frederick County | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 44.7% | Tied 263rd of 305 | 25.2% | 77.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,421 Mbps | 109th of 305 | 3,129 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | 298th of 305 | 5 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 154th of 305 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | Tied 70th of 305 | 22% | 19% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st of 305 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 103rd of 305 | 94% | 93% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 66th of 305 | 83% | 80% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 96th of 305 | 89% | 86% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $118,930 | 56th of 305 | $132,886 | $117,984 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 146th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 44.7% of homes in Frederick, against 25.2% across Frederick County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Frederick are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $118,930 (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 Frederick
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Frederick?
Glo Fiber in Frederick, MD
Availability:
39.9%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 39.9% of Frederick homes. Across the city, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Frederick, MD
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 19.8% of Frederick homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Frederick, MD
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(452)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 19.8% of Frederick homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Frederick?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Frederick, MD
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Frederick homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Frederick, MD
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Frederick homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Frederick, MD
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Frederick homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Frederick, MD
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
217 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Frederick homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 217 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless in Frederick, MD
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
One Ring Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Frederick homes. Across the city, One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Frederick, MD
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Frederick homes. Across the city, All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Frederick?
XFINITY Cable in Frederick, MD
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,974 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.8% of Frederick homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,974 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 550 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Frederick?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Frederick, MD.
Internet in Frederick by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Frederick has 1 neighborhood and 4 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Frederick
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Frederick | 3,625 | 90.2% | 7,350 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 62/100 |
ZIP codes in Frederick
How Frederick Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Frederick that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Middletown has the most homes with fiber (49.8%) and Linganore the fewest (0.2%); Frederick has 44.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick (this page) | 105,888 | 44.7% | 4,421 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Ballenger Creek | 26,157 | 17.9% | 2,121 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 85/100 |
| Linganore | 12,198 | 0.2% | 1,878 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 95/100 |
| Urbana | 11,878 | 0.6% | 1,977 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 95/100 |
| Middletown | 11,679 | 49.8% | 4,656 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 90/100 |
| Walkersville | 10,783 | 0.3% | 1,860 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 72/100 |
| Jefferson | 5,506 | 4.0% | 2,130 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 88/100 |
| New Market | 5,480 | 12.9% | 2,632 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 92/100 |
| Braddock Heights | 546 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 92/100 |
| Utica | 187 | 0.0% | 1,809 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 46/100 |
| Buckeystown | 78 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Frederick?
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, Glo Fiber 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 Frederick
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| One Ring Networks | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| All Points Broadband | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Frederick Internet Providers
Based on 156 reviews from Maryland internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Frederick 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 81.0% coverage in Frederick.
At a national level, based on 4629 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Frederick Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Frederick, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Frederick Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (1) | (2) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Frederick
Based on data reported by Frederick ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Frederick. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Frederick Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (1) |  (2) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Frederick?
Of the providers in Frederick, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Frederick 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.
AT&T is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Frederick, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Frederick
| ISP / Tech Type | Frederick Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (1) | (2) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland
Customer Reviews
Erica F
Glo Fiber
January 20, 2026 I previously had Xfinity and they were horrible. Service was decent but so costly. They were the only provider in town so we all had to use them. Then Glofiber came in. Pricing is better than Xfinity. Service is somewhat the same but I do experience some lags when using the wifi. The installation was poor. Was told they would be here one day and they no showed. Then came and did a temporary setup and left a cord strewn across the lawn for days. The installer came and was not friendly at all. He did a poor job of drilling the hole in my wall, left the piece crooked and left all the remnants from the drilling on the floor. Was very short with me and gave me an extra piece of equipment that I never ordered. He didn't verify anything with me before he left and didn't explain any of it to me.
A Frederick, MD Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 03, 2023 A Frederick, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 25, 2023 Bare bones internet they are okay. If your rely on high speed you may not ever actually get a high speed. Internet also has a lot of outages. Unfortunately, it is the only one in the area so there is no choice but to use them.
A Frederick, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 16, 2023 Overall, our internet service is pretty good, however it will suddenly drop for brief moments of time. When the internet drops out it's very disruptive because I work from home so a stable internet connection is really important to me. The price is also a little expensive, but the speed is very good and I'm able to conduct video calls and conference calls. Also, when the internet drops it interrupts our cable connection if we're using the cable box to watch things on demand or using a video streaming service like Netflix or Amazon Prime.
A Ballenger Creek, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 02, 2023 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Frederick?
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 Frederick is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Glo Fiber. 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 Frederick is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Frederick, available to 97.8% 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.