5 Best Internet Providers in Matthews, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Matthews, 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 Matthews, MD?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Matthews based on Maryland customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Matthews, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 37.52% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Matthews

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

Based on 28 reviews from Maryland internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Matthews residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 37.5% coverage in Matthews.

At a national level, based on 1312 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 Matthews?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Atlantic Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Easton Velocity 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 Matthews

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Easton Velocity	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Matthews

Based on data reported by Matthews ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Easton Velocity. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Matthews. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Atlantic Broadband. This indicates Atlantic Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Matthews?

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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Matthews customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Matthews

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

Matthews ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Matthews	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Matthews that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,000 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 Matthews.	3.9	6.0	6.8

 

Matthews Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Matthews	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.	3.2	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.	6%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	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.	65%	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.	65%	81%	76%

Matthews ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Matthews is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Matthews is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Matthews have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Matthews 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.

98% of Matthews households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 2% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Matthews 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 Matthews?

How Much Speed does a Matthews Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Matthews is 3.2, which is larger than the Maryland average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Matthews's average household income is $106,326 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.

Matthews also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Matthews has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Matthews households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Matthews?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Matthews?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Matthews?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Matthews?

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 Matthews is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Easton Velocity. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Atlantic Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Matthews is EarthLink.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Easton Velocity has the broadest coverage in Matthews, 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 Matthews compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Matthews 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 Matthews's B- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.