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

Best Mount Rainier Internet Service Providers

Mount Rainier, 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 Mount Rainier. 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 Mount Rainier 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	99.9%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	81.4%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier compare to Prince Georges County? The average speed in Mount Rainier is 53.76 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.

Mount Rainier Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Mount Rainier is 66.1% faster than the average in Maryland and 65.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Prince Georges County population
The average internet download speed in Mount Rainier is 53.76 Mbps based upon 4416 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.5% of the Mount Rainier population
Fiber optic internet is available to 80.6% of Mount Rainier residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Mount Rainier, MD providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Mount Rainier 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 Mount Rainier, Maryland.

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

Click through to see how the Mount Rainier broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Arden On The Severn, Gaithersburg, Hyattsville, Lanham, New Carrollton, Owings, Rosaryville

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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.

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

The following zip codes were used: 20712

Who has the fastest internet service in Mount Rainier?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mount Rainier.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Mount Rainier, Maryland.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

Mount Rainier 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.