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

Best Fort Meade Internet Service Providers

Fort Meade, MD has a total of 3 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 3 internet service options in Fort Meade. 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 Fort Meade is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	97.8%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Fort Meade MD Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Fort Meade of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the Anne Arundel County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Maryland.

Fort Meade Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Fort Meade is 0.6% faster than the Anne Arundel County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Fort Meade is 7.19 Mbps. This is 28.7% slower than the Anne Arundel County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 92.9% of Anne Arundel County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 93.0% of Anne Arundel County residents
The average internet download speed in Anne Arundel County is 32.1 Mbps based upon 1307472 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Fort Meade is 0.2% slower than the average in Maryland and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade, Maryland.

Who has the fastest internet service in Fort Meade?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fort Meade.

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

The following zip codes were used: 20724, 20755, 20794 and 21076

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Fort Meade internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Fort Meade broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Calverton, Cumberland, Kemp Mill, Linthicum, Poolesville, Randallstown, Wheaton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Fort Meade, Maryland population.

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 Fort Meade, Maryland?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 97.8% of Fort Meade.

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.

Fort Meade 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.