
DSL Internet Availability Key
The map above shows Howard County DSL coverage and that of nearby places. DSL internet varies wildly in speeds based on distance, but can provide adequate speeds for most households. Unfortunately, there are 0 DSL internet providers that serve more than 1% of the population within Howard County proper, or the county official boundaries. Alternative internet options to DSL are listed below.
Howard County, MD Internet Options
Technology |
Availability |
Number of providers |
Avg. Speed |
Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fiber TV & Internet |
98.96% |
3 |
1,195 Mbps |
|
Cable TV & Internet |
99.24% |
1 |
1,730 Mbps |
|
DSL Internet |
0.00% |
0 |
0.00 Mbps |
|
Fixed Wireless Internet |
99.70% |
5 |
220 Mbps |
|
Satellite TV & Internet |
100% |
Many |
15 Mbps |
DSL Internet Speeds Close to Howard County
Howard County DSL speeds aren't applicable as there are no providers, but the map below can be used to find nearby counties with fast DSL service options.

DSL Internet Speed Key
Howard County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
Usually with DSL you would set up satellite TV service anyway. It's worth investigating one of the internet options above. If there are no alternatives in Howard County, satellite internet is an option.
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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
If you're choosing an area based on DSL coverage or speed, we've selected some nearby and similar counties.
Nearby Counties
- Baltimore City, MD: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Kent County, MD: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Jefferson County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clarke County, VA: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Kent County, DE: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Winchester City, VA: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Frederick County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tucker County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washtenaw County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sussex County, DE: equal DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Thurston County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Larimer County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


