Best Internet Providers in North East, MD
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North East, MD
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.
Ranks compare North East with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North East, MD at a Glance
North East Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 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 170 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 North East?
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 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
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- BridgeMAXX - fixed wireless coverage map
- Upward Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Armstrong - dsl coverage map
- Bloosurf - fixed wireless coverage map
How North East Compares to Places Its Size
North East's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 41%.
| Measure | North East | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Cecil County | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.2% | bottom 20% | 54.2% | 77.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,563 Mbps | top 36% | 4,053 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | bottom 39% | 6.1 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 36% | 13% | 19% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 92% | 93% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 39% | 77% | 80% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 25% | 84% | 86% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $103,615 | top 34% | $95,740 | $117,984 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 26% | 14% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 37.2% of homes in North East, against 54.2% across Cecil County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in North East are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $103,615 (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 North East
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:
(453)
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:
(300)
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 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:
(342)
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:
(362)
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:
(205)
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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in North East?
XFINITY Cable in North East, MD
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
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
Breezeline Cable in North East, MD
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 3.2% of North East homes. Across the city, Breezeline 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
Internet in North East by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
North East has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North East
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in North East
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21901 | 18,590 | 35.4% | 3,095 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 71/100 |
How North East Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North East that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Perryville has the most homes with fiber (74.1%) and Port Deposit the fewest (28.0%); North East has 37.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East (this page) | 18,934 | 37.2% | 3,563 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 71/100 |
| Elkton | 42,366 | 68.5% | 6,178 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 65/100 |
| Port Deposit | 6,170 | 28.0% | 1,341 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 71/100 |
| Perryville | 5,840 | 74.1% | 1,968 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 73/100 |
| Charlestown | 1,716 | 36.7% | 2,038 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Theodore | 556 | 29.3% | 1,382 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Perry Point | 428 | 0.0% | 484 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 73/100 |
| Blueball | 424 | 60.1% | 2,093 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 89/100 |
| Colonial Acres | 128 | 86.7% | 8,831 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Principio Furnace | 81 | 74.1% | 1,793 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 70/100 |
| Elk Mills | 48 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North East?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, 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 North East
| Talkie Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Armstrong | 1,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| BridgeMAXX | 50 |
| Upward Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Bloosurf | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North East Internet Providers
Based on 170 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. EarthLink wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 89.4% coverage in North East.
At a national level, based on 4699 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North East Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North East, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North East Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) |  (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Talkie Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North East
Based on data reported by North East 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 North East. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,614 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | North East Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Talkie Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North East?
Of the providers in North East, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North East 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezeline | (0) |  (14) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Talkie Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland
Customer Reviews
A North East, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 05, 2023 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.
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.
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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 XFINITY from Comcast. 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 EarthLink.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North East, available to 98.8% 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.