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

Silver Hill, Maryland Broadband Internet Service

Silver Hill, 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 Silver Hill. 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 Silver Hill 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	85.7%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	77.5%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Silver Hill 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 Silver Hill which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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 Silver Hill of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the Prince Georges County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Maryland.

Silver Hill Internet Access Facts

There are 4 residential internet providers in Silver Hill, MD providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Silver Hill is 15.4% faster than the Prince Georges County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Silver Hill is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Fiber optic internet is available to 90.9% of Prince Georges County residents
The average upload speed in Silver Hill is 7.19 Mbps. This is 32% slower than the average in Maryland and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.6% of Prince Georges County residents

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 Silver Hill 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 Silver Hill, Maryland.

Who has the fastest internet service in Silver Hill?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Silver Hill.

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

The following zip codes were used: 20746

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

Click through to see how the Silver Hill broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Baltimore Highlands, Berwyn Heights, Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Croom, Crownsville, Langley Park, Pasadena

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Silver Hill - 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 Silver Hill, Maryland?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 85.7% of Silver Hill.

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.

Silver Hill 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.