Best Internet Providers in Oakland, MD
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oakland, MD
Oakland has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Oakland.
Ranks compare Oakland with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oakland, MD at a Glance
Oakland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Procom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Oakland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oakland, MD?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Oakland based on 154 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 Oakland?
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 Oakland
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- PROCOM - fiber coverage map
- QCOL - fiber coverage map
- NeuBeam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- NeuBeam - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Oakland Compares to Places Its Size
Oakland's report card score is in the bottom 44% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 23%.
| Measure | Oakland | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Garrett County | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.9% | bottom 41% | 53.3% | 77.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,782 Mbps | top 42% | 2,538 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | bottom 48% | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 22% | 12% | 19% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 90% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 83% | 93% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | bottom 27% | 56% | 80% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 41% | 72% | 86% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,356 | top 39% | $71,665 | $117,984 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 61.9% of homes in Oakland, against 53.3% across Garrett County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Oakland are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,356 (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 Oakland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
EarthLink Fiber in Oakland, MD
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 39.3% of Oakland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Oakland, MD
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 39.3% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
PROCOM Fiber in Oakland, MD
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
PROCOM offers Fiber service to 32.2% of Oakland homes. Across the city, PROCOM Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
NeuBeam Fiber in Oakland, MD
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NeuBeam offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Oakland homes. Across the city, NeuBeam Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
QCOL Fiber in Oakland, MD
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
QCOL offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Oakland homes. Across the city, QCOL Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
NeuBeam Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
225 Mbps
NeuBeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Oakland homes. Across the city, NeuBeam Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 225 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 40, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Oakland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
240 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.9% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 240 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
Availability:
43.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.6% of Oakland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
Availability:
43.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.6% of Oakland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Shentel Cable in Oakland, MD
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 64.7% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Oakland, MD
Availability:
28.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,677 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 28.7% of Oakland homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,677 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 163 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Oakland, MD.
Internet in Oakland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Oakland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oakland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Oakland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21550 | 13,418 | 55.5% | 1,650 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 32/100 |
How Oakland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oakland that have their own pages are all within 8 miles, 3 of them in West Virginia. Among them, Terra Alta, WV has the most homes with fiber (65.9%) and Mountain Lake Park the fewest (32.8%); Oakland has 61.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland (this page) | 8,617 | 61.9% | 1,782 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Terra Alta, WV | 3,186 | 65.9% | 986 Mbps | 5 | C | 33/100 |
| Mountain Lake Park | 2,331 | 32.8% | 1,283 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 33/100 |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 646 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 18/100 |
| McComas Beach | 567 | 92.1% | 1,973 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 54/100 |
| Deer Park | 505 | 32.1% | 1,316 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 17/100 |
| Gortner | 390 | 95.9% | 2,218 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 34/100 |
| Wilson | 306 | 86.9% | 2,039 Mbps | 5 | B- | 26/100 |
| Hutton | 270 | 100.0% | 2,290 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 45/100 |
| Hopemont, WV | 111 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 56/100 |
| Turner Douglass, WV | 57 | 0.0% | 234 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oakland?
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 Oakland
| QCOL | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| NeuBeam | 1,000 |
| Shentel | 1,000 |
| PROCOM | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Oakland. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Oakland Internet Providers
Based on 154 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Oakland residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.60 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 43.6% coverage in Oakland.
At a national level, based on 4638 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 Oakland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oakland, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (0) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| NeuBeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Procom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QCOL | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oakland
Based on data reported by Oakland 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 Oakland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,677 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 | Oakland 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (0) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NeuBeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Procom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QCOL | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oakland?
Of the providers in Oakland, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oakland 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oakland, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oakland
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (0) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NeuBeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Procom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QCOL | (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 Oakland?
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 Oakland 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 Oakland is EarthLink.
- Viasat, NeuBeam, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oakland, available to 96.6% 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.