In Maryland there are 5 residential Cable providers covering 96.02% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 983 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Maryland
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Maryland are not shown.
Maryland Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Maryland is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.02% of Maryland. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Maryland above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Maryland?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Maryland.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Maryland home can get up to 983 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Maryland.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Maryland, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Maryland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Maryland you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.70% of Maryland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.37% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.75%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Maryland homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Maryland, along with details on where in Maryland and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Maryland
XFINITY cable coverage
About 88.23%, or 5,093,750 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Maryland area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Maryland.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maryland. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Maryland. The fastest plan anyone in Maryland can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maryland customers is up to 996 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Maryland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maryland cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maryland is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Maryland
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 4.02%, or 232,013 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, east, northeast, and southwest Maryland area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maryland.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maryland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Maryland. The fastest plan anyone in Maryland can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 120 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maryland customers is up to 998 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 120.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Maryland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Maryland cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maryland is up to 53 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 52 Mbps.
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- 42.5% up to 53.0 Mbps
- 42.5% up to 51.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Maryland
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 3.18%, or 183,660 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, central, and south Maryland area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maryland.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maryland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Maryland. The fastest plan anyone in Maryland can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 330 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maryland customers is up to 692 Mbps.
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- 54.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 46.0% up to 330.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Maryland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maryland cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maryland is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Antietam Broadband Cable in Maryland
Antietam Broadband cable coverage
About 2.31%, or 133,347 people, have Antietam Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest and west Maryland area. Antietam Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maryland.
Antietam Broadband cable download speeds
Antietam Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maryland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Antietam Broadband cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Maryland. The fastest plan anyone in Maryland can order from Antietam Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maryland customers is up to 463 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 76.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Antietam Broadband cable upload speeds
In Maryland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Antietam Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Antietam Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maryland cable providers. Antietam Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maryland is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Antietam Broadband customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 76.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Armstrong Cable in Maryland
Armstrong cable coverage
About 1.25%, or 72,370 people, have Armstrong cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, north, central, and northwest Maryland area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maryland.
Armstrong cable download speeds
Armstrong is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maryland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Armstrong cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maryland. The fastest plan anyone in Maryland can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Maryland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong cable upload speeds
In Maryland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Armstrong cable. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maryland cable providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maryland is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Maryland Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Maryland or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Maryland compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Maryland are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 983 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 96.02% in Maryland.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Maryland are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wisconsin: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minnesota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arizona: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: less cable coverage, slower speeds