Who is our top ranked provider in Beltsville MD? [Updated]

Best Beltsville Internet Service Providers

Beltsville, MD has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Beltsville. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Beltsville is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable, Fiber	2000 Mbps	2000 Mbps	98.9%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	94.3%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Beltsville MD Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Beltsville which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Beltsville compare to Prince Georges County? The average speed in Beltsville is 35.12 Mbps which is faster than Prince Georges County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Maryland average of 32.37 Mbps.

Beltsville Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Beltsville is 10.48 Mbps. This is 3.1% slower than the Prince Georges County average and 9.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.6% of Prince Georges County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 90.9% of Prince Georges County residents
The average internet download speed in Prince Georges County is 27.98 Mbps based upon 1681184 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Beltsville is 8.5% faster than the average in Maryland and 8.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Beltsville is 35.12 Mbps based upon 61144 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Beltsville residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Beltsville, Maryland.

Who has the fastest internet service in Beltsville?

Xfinity with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Beltsville.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Beltsville, Maryland?

The following zip codes were used: 20704, 20705, 20740 and 20783

How do the internet speeds in Beltsville compare to other cities in Maryland?

Click through to see how the Beltsville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Berlin, Cottage City, Hancock, Landover, Laurel, Leisure World, Perryville

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Beltsville - Xfinity and Verizon.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Beltsville, Maryland?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 98.9% of Beltsville.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Beltsville Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.