In Westminster there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 976 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Westminster
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Westminster are not shown.
Westminster 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 Westminster is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.85% of Westminster. 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 Westminster above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Westminster.
How fast are internet speeds in Westminster?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Westminster.
Internet Speed Key
The average Westminster home can get up to 976 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.43% 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 Westminster.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Westminster, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Westminster?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Westminster you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.18% of Westminster homes.
- Cable is fastest for 67.25% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Westminster homes.
Internet Market Health in Westminster
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Westminster 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 Westminster based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Westminster internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Westminster homes have between 1 and 4 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. Westminster internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Westminster is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Westminster, along with details on where in Westminster and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Westminster, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.32%, or 55,490 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Westminster area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Westminster.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Westminster customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Westminster 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 Westminster cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westminster 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 Westminster, MD
Verizon DSL coverage
About 86.45%, or 49,295 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Westminster area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Westminster.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Westminster customers is up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 26.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Westminster 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 Westminster DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 Westminster 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 0.85 Mbps.
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- 43.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Quantum DSL in Westminster, MD
Quantum DSL coverage
About 56.05%, or 31,962 people, have Quantum DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Westminster area. Quantum is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Westminster.
Quantum DSL download speeds
Quantum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Quantum DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from Quantum goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Westminster customers can get this speed.
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Quantum DSL upload speeds
In Westminster 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 Westminster DSL providers. Quantum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westminster is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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ting Fiber in Westminster, MD
ting fiber coverage
About 27.40%, or 15,623 people, have ting fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, southwest, south, northwest, east, southeast, and north Westminster area. ting is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Westminster.
ting fiber download speeds
ting is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ting fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from ting goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Westminster customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ting fiber upload speeds
In Westminster download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for ting fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ting is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Westminster fiber providers. ting offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westminster is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Quantum Fiber in Westminster, MD
Quantum fiber coverage
About 6.32%, or 3,604 people, have Quantum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, northeast, southeast, north, southwest, and south Westminster area. Quantum is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Westminster.
Quantum fiber download speeds
Quantum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from Quantum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Westminster customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Quantum fiber upload speeds
In Westminster download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Quantum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Westminster fiber providers. Quantum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westminster is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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freedom broadband Fixed Wireless in Westminster, MD
freedom broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 98.10%, or 55,934 people, have freedom broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Westminster area. freedom broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Westminster.
freedom broadband fixed wireless download speeds
freedom broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, freedom broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster 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 Westminster customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
freedom broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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 5.8 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 85.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Westminster, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 48.75%, or 27,796 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Westminster area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Westminster.
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 Westminster. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Quantum Fixed Wireless in Westminster, MD
Quantum fixed wireless coverage
About 8.91%, or 5,081 people, have Quantum fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, and northeast Westminster area. Quantum is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Westminster.
Quantum fixed wireless download speeds
Quantum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Quantum fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from Quantum goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Westminster customers can get this speed.
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Quantum fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westminster 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 above average compared to other Westminster fixed wireless providers. Quantum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westminster is up to 13 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 13.0 Mbps
Telegia Communications Fixed Wireless in Westminster, MD
Telegia Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 8.64%, or 4,927 people, have Telegia Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, northwest, west, and south Westminster area. Telegia Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Westminster.
Telegia Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Telegia Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Westminster. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Telegia Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Westminster. The fastest plan anyone in Westminster can order from Telegia Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Westminster customers can get this speed.
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Telegia Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Westminster download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Telegia Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Telegia Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Westminster fixed wireless providers. Telegia Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Westminster is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Westminster Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Westminster or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Westminster compare to the rest of Maryland?
Internet speeds in Westminster are comparable versus the average speeds in Maryland: 970 Mbps in Maryland versus 976 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 99.10% versus 99.85% in Westminster.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Westminster 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
- Uniontown, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Windsor, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Finksburg, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampstead, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Melrose, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union Bridge, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manchester, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upperco, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taneytown, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnsville, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Danville, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roswell, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Baltimore, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downers Grove, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tamiami, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clayton, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Havasu City, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colton, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Margate, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lufkin, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds