5 Best Internet Providers in Waldorf, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, MD?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Waldorf

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waldorf Internet Providers

Based on 147 reviews from Maryland internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Waldorf residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.23 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 79.9% coverage in Waldorf.

At a national level, based on 4445 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waldorf?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Waldorf

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waldorf

Based on data reported by Waldorf ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Waldorf. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,106 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waldorf?

Maryland customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waldorf customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Waldorf

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

Waldorf ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Waldorf	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waldorf that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.94%	77.01%	71.53%
	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.	2,229 Mbps	2,260 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Waldorf.	6.0	6.3	7.1

 

Waldorf Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Waldorf	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.	2.9	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.	16%	19%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	83%	80%	76%
	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.	84%	81%	77%

Waldorf ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Waldorf is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waldorf is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waldorf have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Waldorf 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.

95% of Waldorf households have an internet connection despite having 99.91% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Waldorf 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 Waldorf?

How Much Speed does a Waldorf Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waldorf is 2.9, which is larger than the Maryland average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Waldorf’s average household income is $124,187 which is higher than the Maryland average of $117,984 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Waldorf also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Maryland average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Maryland who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Waldorf has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Waldorf households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waldorf?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waldorf?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waldorf?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waldorf?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Waldorf?

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

To see how Waldorf 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 Waldorf’s B+ ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Waldorf