Who is our top ranked provider in Sykesville PA? [Updated]

Best Sykesville Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Sykesville, Pennsylvania and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Sykesville:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Sykesville PA 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 Sykesville of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Jefferson County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.

Sykesville Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Jefferson County is 13.82 Mbps based upon 36880 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Sykesville is 7.19 Mbps. This is 25.8% slower than the average in Pennsylvania and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Sykesville is 133.7% faster than the Jefferson County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Sykesville is 7.19 Mbps. This is 113.4% faster than the Jefferson County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 81.8% of Jefferson County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 9.5% of Jefferson 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 Sykesville 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 Sykesville, Pennsylvania.

Who has the fastest internet service in Sykesville?

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

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 15865

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Sykesville 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 Sykesville compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Click through to see how the Sykesville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Avis, Conashaugh Lakes, Montgomeryville, Palmdale, Plainfield, Pocono Pines, South Connellsville

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 Sykesville, Pennsylvania 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 Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Sykesville.

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.

Sykesville 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.