Best Internet Providers in Salem, MD
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salem, MD
Salem has 6 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 Salem.
Ranks compare Salem with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Salem, MD at a Glance
Salem Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Bay Country Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Bloosurf
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Salem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salem, MD?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Salem based on 79 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 Salem?
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 Salem
How Salem Compares to Places Its Size
Salem's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Salem | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Dorchester County | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 41.8% | bottom 38% | 28.1% | 77.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 82 Mbps | bottom 5% | 1,512 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | top 40% | 4.7 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 9% | 19% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 92% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 78% | bottom 21% | 86% | 93% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 38% | bottom 17% | 58% | 80% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 70% | 86% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,310 | bottom 45% | $63,530 | $117,984 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 41.8% of homes in Salem, against 28.1% across Dorchester County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Salem are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,310 (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 Salem
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Bay Country Communications Fiber in Salem, MD
Availability:
41.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bay Country Communications offers Fiber service to 41.7% of Salem homes. Across the city, Bay Country Communications Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Bloosurf Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bloosurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, Bloosurf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Salem homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
Availability:
26.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.2% of Salem homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Salem?
Bay Country Communications Cable in Salem, MD
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bay Country Communications offers Cable service to 53.4% of Salem homes. Across the city, Bay Country Communications Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Salem, MD.
Internet in Salem by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Salem
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Salem
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Salem Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Salem that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Linkwood has the most homes with fiber (73.5%) and Bucktown the fewest (0.0%); Salem has 41.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (this page) | 103 | 41.8% | 82 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 22/100 |
| East New Market | 2,211 | 40.4% | 1,556 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 43/100 |
| Secretary | 962 | 70.0% | 1,676 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Vienna | 789 | 45.8% | 1,187 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 33/100 |
| Linkwood | 467 | 73.5% | 1,105 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 20/100 |
| Gluckheim | 415 | 59.0% | 1,491 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 59/100 |
| Thompsontown | 362 | 56.4% | 1,206 Mbps | 5 | C | 22/100 |
| Petersburg | 172 | 55.2% | 1,918 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 38/100 |
| Reids Grove | 136 | 46.3% | 1,682 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 41/100 |
| Bucktown | 136 | 0.0% | 363 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 26/100 |
| Rabbit Town | 105 | 55.2% | 1,289 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salem?
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, Bay Country 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 Salem
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Bay Country Communications | 100 |
| Bloosurf | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Salem Internet Providers
Based on 79 reviews from Maryland internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Salem 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 87.4% coverage in Salem.
At a national level, based on 2224 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 Salem Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salem, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem 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 | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (9) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bay Country Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salem
Based on data reported by Salem ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bay Country Communications. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Salem. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 | Salem Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (65) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bay Country Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salem?
Of the providers in Salem, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salem 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 Salem, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bay Country Communications | (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 Salem?
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 Salem is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bay Country Communications. 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 Salem is EarthLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Bloosurf has the broadest coverage in Salem, available to 96.1% 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.