In Manchester there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.23% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 926 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Manchester
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Manchester are not shown.
Manchester 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 Manchester is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.23% of Manchester. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is freedom broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Manchester above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Manchester.
How fast are internet speeds in Manchester?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Manchester.
Internet Speed Key
The average Manchester home can get up to 926 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.73% 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 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Manchester.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Manchester, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Manchester?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Manchester you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Manchester homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.25% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Manchester homes.
Internet Market Health in Manchester
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Manchester internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Manchester based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Manchester internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Manchester homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Manchester internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Manchester is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Manchester, along with details on where in Manchester and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Manchester, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 91.73%, or 10,335 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Manchester 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 the fastest compared to other Manchester cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Manchester, MD
Verizon DSL coverage
About 69.16%, or 7,792 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Manchester.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 5.0 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 87.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Manchester DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.76 Mbps.
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- 3.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
Quantum DSL in Manchester, MD
Quantum DSL coverage
About 9.28%, or 1,046 people, have Quantum DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Manchester area. Quantum is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Manchester.
Quantum DSL download speeds
Quantum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Quantum DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Quantum goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Quantum DSL upload speeds
In Manchester 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 the fastest compared to other Manchester DSL providers. Quantum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
freedom broadband Fixed Wireless in Manchester, MD
freedom broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 95.14%, or 10,719 people, have freedom broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. freedom broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Manchester.
freedom broadband fixed wireless download speeds
freedom broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, freedom broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from freedom broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Manchester customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 53.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
freedom broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for freedom broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, freedom broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. freedom broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, freedom broadband customers can get speeds up to 7.7 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 53.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
Double Dog Communications Fixed Wireless in Manchester, MD
Double Dog Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 68.47%, or 7,715 people, have Double Dog Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. Double Dog Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Manchester.
Double Dog Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Double Dog Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Double Dog Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Double Dog Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Double Dog Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Double Dog Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Double Dog Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Double Dog Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Manchester, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 62.94%, or 7,091 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Manchester area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Manchester.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Quantum Fixed Wireless in Manchester, MD
Quantum fixed wireless coverage
About 7.05%, or 794 people, have Quantum fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, and central Manchester area. Quantum is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Manchester.
Quantum fixed wireless download speeds
Quantum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Manchester. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Quantum fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Manchester. The fastest plan anyone in Manchester can order from Quantum goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Manchester customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Quantum fixed wireless upload speeds
In Manchester download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Quantum fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Manchester fixed wireless providers. Quantum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Manchester is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Manchester Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Manchester or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Manchester compare to the rest of Maryland?
Internet speeds in Manchester are comparable versus the average speeds in Maryland: 970 Mbps in Maryland versus 926 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 99.10% versus 99.23% in Manchester.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Manchester are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Melrose, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampstead, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hobart, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beckleysville, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Freeland, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upperco, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rayville, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parkville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glen Rock, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bellmead, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Playa Del Rey, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berlin, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Uncasville, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bushnell, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winchendon, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middleton, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morrow, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Olney, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Briarcliff Manor, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds