In Maryland there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 76.12% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 7.9 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.
DSL 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Maryland is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.12% of Maryland. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Maryland above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Maryland?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Maryland.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Maryland home can get up to 7.9 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Maryland.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Maryland, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Maryland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Maryland you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL 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.
DSL 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.
Verizon DSL in Maryland
Verizon DSL coverage
About 75.85%, or 4,379,162 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Maryland area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Maryland.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maryland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is below average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Maryland. The fastest plan anyone in Maryland can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Maryland customers is up to 7.7 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Maryland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Maryland DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.82 Mbps.
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- 36.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Quantum DSL in Maryland
Quantum DSL coverage
About 2.42%, or 139,535 people, have Quantum DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, northwest, and north Maryland area. Quantum is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Maryland.
Quantum DSL download speeds
Quantum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Maryland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Quantum DSL is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Maryland. The fastest plan anyone in Maryland can order from Quantum goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Maryland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Quantum DSL upload speeds
In Maryland download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Quantum DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Maryland DSL providers. Quantum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Maryland is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Maryland DSL 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 DSL internet in Maryland compare to the rest of the United States?
DSL internet speeds in Maryland are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 7.9 Mbps in the state. The nation has less DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 76.12% in Maryland.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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 DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Missouri: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tennessee: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arizona: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alabama: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: more DSL coverage, faster speeds