8 Best Internet Providers in Princess Anne, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Princess Anne, 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 Princess Anne, MD?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Princess Anne

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Princess Anne Internet Providers

Based on 127 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Choptank Fiber is the best internet service provider for Princess Anne residents. Choptank Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 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 67.0% coverage in Princess Anne.

At a national level, based on 4145 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Princess Anne?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Princess Anne

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Choptank Fiber	2,500 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Simple Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Bloosurf	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Princess Anne

Based on data reported by Princess Anne ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Choptank Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Princess Anne. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Princess Anne?

Maryland customers rate Choptank Fiber 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.

Choptank Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Princess Anne customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Princess Anne

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

Princess Anne ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Princess Anne	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Princess Anne that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	20.11%	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.	1,718 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 Princess Anne.	4.6	6.0	6.8

 

Princess Anne Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Princess Anne	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.	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.	9%	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.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	64%	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.	73%	81%	76%

Princess Anne ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Princess Anne is C, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Princess Anne is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Princess Anne have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Princess Anne 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.

84% of Princess Anne households have an internet connection despite having 87.44% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne?

How Much Speed does a Princess Anne Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Princess Anne is 2.6, which is smaller than the Maryland average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Princess Anne's average household income is $52,231 which is much lower than the Maryland average of $115,317 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Princess Anne also has 26% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 9% 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 Princess Anne has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Princess Anne households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Princess Anne?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Princess Anne?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Princess Anne?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Princess Anne?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Princess Anne?

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 Princess Anne is Choptank Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Choptank 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 Princess Anne is Choptank Fiber.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Bloosurf has the broadest coverage in Princess Anne, 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 Princess Anne compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne's C ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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