Internet providers in Urbana, MD
Urbana is a census-designated place (an unincorporated community) in Maryland with about 13,897 residents and roughly 5,748 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Urbana, MD
Share of residential locations in Urbana where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 90% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 65% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 41% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Urbana
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Urbana, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Urbana?
Fiber is limited in Urbana, reaching about 0% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 95% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 75% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Urbana that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Urbana at a glance
About 98% of households in Urbana have a broadband subscription, 7 points above the Maryland average of 91%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Urbana?
Yes, in part. About 0% of residential locations in Urbana can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 95% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Urbana?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Urbana, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Urbana?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Urbana, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Urbana?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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