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

Pleasant Hills, Maryland Broadband Internet Service

Pleasant Hills, 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 Pleasant Hills. 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 Pleasant Hills 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	99.7%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	99.8%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pleasant Hills MD Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Pleasant Hills have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Pleasant Hills compare to Harford County? The average speed in Pleasant Hills is 32.3 Mbps which is slower than Harford County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Maryland average of 32.37 Mbps.

Pleasant Hills Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Pleasant Hills is 19.6% slower than the Harford County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Pleasant Hills is 7.19 Mbps. This is 38% slower than the Harford County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 97.5% of Harford County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 80.8% of Harford County residents
The average internet download speed in Harford County is 40.15 Mbps based upon 400856 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills, Maryland.

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

Click through to see how the Pleasant Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Annapolis, Croom, Forestville, Germantown, Jefferson, Laurel, Willards

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 Pleasant Hills, Maryland?

The following zip codes were used: 21047, 21082, 21085 and 21087

Who has the fastest internet service in Pleasant Hills?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pleasant Hills.

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 Pleasant Hills, 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.

Pleasant Hills 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.