9 Best Internet Providers in West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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Above are the top 4 providers in West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD?

Verizon is the best internet provider in West Baltimore based on Baltimore customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in West Baltimore, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 96.17% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in West Baltimore

Local, State, and National Ratings for all West Baltimore Internet Providers

Based on 141 reviews from Baltimore internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for West Baltimore residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.66 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Baltimore, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in West Baltimore.

At a national level, based on 4136 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 West Baltimore?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in West Baltimore, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in West Baltimore

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	BCIT	1,000 Mbps
	Andrena	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Believe Wireless	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Quantum Internet Service	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Baltimore

Based on data reported by West Baltimore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in West Baltimore. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,977 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 West Baltimore?

Baltimore customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West Baltimore customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in West Baltimore

West Baltimore 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 neighborhood 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 West Baltimore below, including the metrics used and how West Baltimore compares to the rest of Baltimore and nation.

West Baltimore ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	West Baltimore	Maryland	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West Baltimore that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	2.47%	75.33%	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.	1,977 Mbps	2,030 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 West Baltimore.	5.7	6.6	6.8

 

West Baltimore Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West Baltimore	Maryland	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.6	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.	14%	16%	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.	90%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	91%	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.	55%	79%	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.	55%	80%	76%

West Baltimore ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West Baltimore is C+, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West Baltimore is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West Baltimore have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West Baltimore ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

80% of West Baltimore households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of West Baltimore 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 Neighborhoods Compare to West Baltimore?

How Much Speed does a West Baltimore Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West Baltimore is 2.2, which is smaller than the Baltimore average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. West Baltimore's average household income is $36,663 which is much lower than the Baltimore average of $111,539 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

West Baltimore also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Baltimore average of 17%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Baltimore who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of West Baltimore has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West Baltimore households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 63% 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 West Baltimore?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West Baltimore?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West Baltimore?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in West Baltimore?

Which ISP Should You Choose in West Baltimore?

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 West Baltimore is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 West Baltimore is Verizon.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and Believe Wireless has the broadest coverage in West Baltimore, 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 West Baltimore compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how West Baltimore 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 West Baltimore's C+ ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.