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

Best Pittsville Internet Service Providers

Pittsville, 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 Pittsville. 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 Pittsville is Mediacom. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	95.9%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pittsville 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 Pittsville 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 Pittsville compare to Wicomico County? The average speed in Pittsville is 12.31 Mbps which is slower than Wicomico County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Maryland average of 32.37 Mbps.

Pittsville Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Pittsville is 2.4 Mbps. This is 33.3% slower than the Wicomico County average and 79.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 92.9% of Wicomico County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Wicomico County residents
The average internet download speed in Wicomico County is 19.46 Mbps based upon 157488 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Pittsville is 62% slower than the average in Maryland and 62% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Pittsville is 12.31 Mbps based upon 1048 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 Pittsville 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Pittsville, Maryland.

Who has the fastest internet service in Pittsville?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pittsville.

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

The following zip codes were used: 21850

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

Click through to see how the Pittsville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cumberland, Fort Meade, Fruitland, North Potomac, Prince Frederick, Waldorf, West Laurel

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 Pittsville, 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 Pittsville, Maryland?

Mediacom provides broadband internet service to 95.9% of Pittsville.

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.

Pittsville 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.