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Internet Providers in Sandy Spring, Maryland

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Home Internet in Sandy Spring, MD

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.9%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 98.9%
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.8%
  • 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. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 43.2%

Best Internet Providers in Sandy Spring, MD

Xfinity offers top-tier internet service in Sandy Spring, Maryland. Their cable connections reach speeds up to 2 Gbps, with plans starting at $30 per month. Covering 94.80% of the area, Xfinity ensures most residents can access high-speed internet. This makes it a great option for heavy internet users, like gamers and families with multiple devices.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet provide satellite services, making them alternatives worth considering. Viasat covers 100% of Sandy Spring, delivering speeds up to 150 Mbps, though plans start at a higher $119.99 per month. In contrast, HughesNet also offers 100% coverage but with speeds up to 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. Both providers can connect even the most remote areas, though their speeds and costs differ significantly.

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
43.25%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
94.78999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Sandy Spring, MD

Provider Connection Types in Sandy Spring, MD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sandy Spring, MD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
85.95%

List of Internet Providers in Sandy Spring, MD

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

Internet Providers in Sandy Spring, 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 $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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