What is the best internet provider in Frederick?
Xfinity is CNET's top pick of the best internet service provider for most households in Frederick, Maryland. Xfinity takes our top spot because of its broad availability and high-speed plans that come with reasonable pricing. Its cheapest plan is the Xfinity Connect More, which starts at $40 per month for speeds up to 400Mbps with unlimited data and no contract.
If you need the best speeds, Glo Fiber has the fastest plans in Frederick, with symmetrical speeds between 600 and 5,000Mbps, all via a 100% fiber connection. Verizon Fios is another option that is available in select neighborhoods. However, most residents are more likely to qualify for Verizon 5G Home Internet, which is an excellent option thanks to its fair pricing, straightforward terms and bundle discounts -- especially on the city’s west side. Ookla's latest data says that the city has a median download speed of 353Mbps, which means fast internet should be easy to get for most residents. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
T-Mobile Home Internet is another wireless option, though its slower speeds make it a better fit for suburban and rural areas.
Frederick, Maryland, internet providers compared Provider Internet technology Monthly price range Speed range Monthly equipment costs Data cap Contract CNET review score Glo Fiber Fiber $70-$290 600-5,000Mbps $10 (optional) None None N/A T-Mobile Home Internet
Read full review Fixed wireless $50-$70 ($35-$55 with eligible mobile plans) 87-415Mbps None None None 7.4 Verizon 5G Home Internet
Read full review Fixed wireless $50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible Verizon Wireless customers) 50-1,000Mbps None None None 7.2 Verizon Fios
Read full review Fiber $50-$110 300-2,000Mbps None None None 7.6 Xfinity
Read full review Cable $40-$100 400-1,300Mbps $15 (optional) 1.2TB or unlimited 1 year (optional) 7 Show more (1 item) Shop providers at my address
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
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