Internet Providers in
Ellicott City, MD

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Best Internet Providers in Ellicott City, MD

Xfinity dominates as the top internet provider in Ellicott City, Maryland, with a powerful cable connection offering up to 2 Gbps download speed. Priced from $30 per month, it balances speed and affordability well. Covering 96% of Ellicott City, Xfinity ensures that most residents can access its high-speed service, supported by the fact that cable internet is available to 98% of the community.

EarthLink Fiber takes the second spot, delivering a reliable fiber connection with maximum download speeds of 940 Mbps. Starting at $54.95 per month, it offers value through its stable and fast service. Covering 95.10% of Ellicott City, EarthLink’s reach aligns with the community's 96% fiber availability, making it a strong contender. Together, Xfinity and EarthLink provide nearly all residents with access to some of the fastest and most dependable internet options.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Xfinity - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	AT&T Verizon Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Xfinity	95.88%

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Provider Connection Types in Ellicott City, MD

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Ellicott City, MD
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	0.27%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	95.78999999999999%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	97.6%