11 Best Internet Providers in North East, MD
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North East ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,563 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real North East Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
North East has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North East.
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North East has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North East.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Talkie Communications
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Armstrong
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Above are the top 4 providers in North East, MD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 North East ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North East, MD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North East based on 163 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in North East, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in North East
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North East Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | North East Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (70) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| Talkie Communications |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (63) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) |  (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 163 reviews from Maryland internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North East residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 85.6% coverage in North East.
At a national level, based on 4541 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in North East?
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Coverage map for each provider in North East
- Talkie Communications - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Armstrong - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Armstrong - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- Atlantic Broadband - cable coverage map
- BridgeMAXX - fixed wireless coverage map
- Upward Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Armstrong - dsl coverage map
- Bloosurf - fixed wireless coverage map
Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North East?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Talkie Communications 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 North East
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Talkie Communications | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Armstrong | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Upward Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| BridgeMAXX | 50 Mbps | ||
| Bloosurf | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North East
| ISP / Tech Type | North East Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (70) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Talkie Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (63) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by North East ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Talkie Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in North East. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North East?
Maryland customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s North East customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in North East, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North East
| ISP / Tech Type | North East Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (70) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| Talkie Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (63) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
North East 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 North East below, including the metrics used and how North East compares to the rest of Maryland and nation.
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North East | Maryland | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in North East that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 37.17% | 77.01% | 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. | 3,563 Mbps | 2,260 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 North East. | 6.2 | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 15% | 19% | 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. | 95% | 97% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 93% | 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. | 80% | 80% | 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. | 80% | 81% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
North East ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in North East is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in North East is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in North East have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The North East 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.
93% of North East households have an internet connection despite having 99.77% availability. 80% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of North East 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 North East?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
How Much Speed does a North East Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in North East is 2.6, which is smaller than the Maryland average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. North East’s average household income is $103,615 which is about average for the Maryland average of $117,984 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
North East also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Maryland who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of North East has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, North East households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North East?
Talkie Communications Fiber in North East, MD
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Talkie Communications offers Fiber service to 23.0% of North East homes. Across the city, Talkie Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in North East, MD
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 10.5% of North East homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North East, MD
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(433)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 10.5% of North East homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Armstrong Fiber in North East, MD
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Fiber service to 3.8% of North East homes. Across the city, Armstrong Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in North East, MD
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(290)
Avg. Download Speed
1,631 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.0% of North East homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,631 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 1,093 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North East from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North East?
XFINITY Cable in North East, MD
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(2026)
Avg. Download Speed
1,606 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 84.0% of North East homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,606 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 250, with an average of 144 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in North East from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Armstrong Cable in North East, MD
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Cable service to 16.9% of North East homes. Across the city, Armstrong Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in North East, MD
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband offers Cable service to 3.2% of North East homes. Across the city, Atlantic Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North East?
Armstrong DSL in North East, MD
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Armstrong offers DSL service to 9.9% of North East homes. Across the city, Armstrong DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North East?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North East, MD
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of North East homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North East, MD
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of North East homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 282 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North East, MD
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of North East homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North East, MD
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(196)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of North East homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless in North East, MD
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
BridgeMAXX offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of North East homes. Across the city, BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 10, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless in North East, MD
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Upward Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of North East homes. Across the city, Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Bloosurf Fixed Wireless in North East, MD
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bloosurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of North East homes. Across the city, Bloosurf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in North East?
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 North East is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Talkie Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in North East is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North East, 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 North East compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how North East 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 North East’s B- ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North East
Customer Reviews
A North East, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 05, 2023 More
A Elkton, MD Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
February 23, 2023 My internet is usually great, things load fairly quickly and I almost always have internet connection. I live in a house with a lot of people on a lot of devices. Having good and fast internet is very important to all of us.
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Stan,F
Antietam Broadband Cable
July 13, 2026 Right now it kinda sucks. I mean it just seems slow for just under $70/mth.
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Ela E.
Verizon Fixed Wireless
April 24, 2026 The process of actually getting the wifi box was an incredibly drawn-out process with Verizon that took over a week of back and forth. The customer service operatives were either incapable of helping or unwilling to assist over the course of 15 phone calls. They forgot to send the wifi box until another call prompted them to look and then had to same day ship it in order to save face. The wifi itself works fine, but it almost wasn't worth the hassle of actually getting it to the house.
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A Summerfield, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 20, 2026 More
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