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Internet Providers in Ellicott City, Maryland

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Home Internet in Ellicott City, MD

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 95.1%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 95%
    Ellicott City speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 96%
    Ellicott City speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Believe Wireless Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.3%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.5%

Best Internet Providers in Ellicott City, MD

Living in Ellicott City, Maryland means having great internet coverage, with two top-notch providers, Xfinity and Verizon, dominating the scene. Xfinity, a cable-based service, covers 96% of the town and drives home blistering maximum download speeds of 1.2 Gbps. All for just $35 a month, it's a fantastic deal for anyone needing speed and widespread coverage.

Matching Xfinity's coverage, Verizon blankets 98% of Ellicott City, ensuring its fiber, DSL, and 5G internet connections reach most homes. Though its max download speeds are a bit more modest at 940 Mbps, Verizon throws in extra flexibility, covering any specific connectivity needs for residents. Priced only slightly higher, starting at $40 monthly, Verizon excels at balancing affordability, speed, and connection variety.

With 96% of the city served by cable and 98% by fiber, Ellicott City residents enjoy fantastic broadband services. Moreover, city-wide satellite coverage enriches internet options for this fully connected town.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
53.510000000000005%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Believe Wireless Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
95.95%

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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%

List of Internet Providers in Ellicott City, MD

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Believe Wireless Broadband Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ellicott City, MD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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