6 Best Internet Providers in Rocky Ridge, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Rocky Ridge, 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 Rocky Ridge, MD?

Glo Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Rocky Ridge based on 82 Maryland customer reviews, and Glo Fiber 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 Rocky Ridge, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rocky Ridge

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rocky Ridge Internet Providers

Based on 82 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for Rocky Ridge residents. Glo Fiber was rated at an average of 4.00 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 99.0% coverage in Rocky Ridge.

At a national level, based on 3438 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Glo Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rocky Ridge?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Rocky Ridge, the fastest internet in the city comes from Glo Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rocky Ridge

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Glo Fiber	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	One Ring Networks	150 Mbps
	EarthLink	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rocky Ridge

Based on data reported by Rocky Ridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Rocky Ridge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rocky Ridge?

Maryland customers rate Glo 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.

Glo Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 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 Rocky Ridge customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Rocky Ridge

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

Rocky Ridge ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Rocky Ridge	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rocky Ridge that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	11.24%	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.	1,475 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 Rocky Ridge.	4.4	6.0	6.8

 

Rocky Ridge Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rocky Ridge	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.	2.4	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.	21%	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.	76%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	68%	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.	28%	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.	28%	81%	76%

Rocky Ridge ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rocky Ridge is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rocky Ridge is high with a score of 23 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rocky Ridge have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rocky Ridge 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.

68% of Rocky Ridge households have an internet connection despite having 99.49% availability. 28% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% 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 28% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 28% subscribe to it. A very low number of Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge?

How Much Speed does a Rocky Ridge Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rocky Ridge is 2.4, which is smaller than the Maryland average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rocky Ridge's average household income is $82,262 which is lower than the Maryland average of $115,317 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Rocky Ridge also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Rocky Ridge has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rocky Ridge households are much more technology-disengaged. 76% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 70% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Ridge?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Ridge?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Ridge?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rocky Ridge?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Rocky Ridge?

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

To see how Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge's C- ISP Report Card and 23 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.