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In Howard County there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.70% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 220 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.
This page contains all Fixed Wireless internet providers in Howard County, MD.
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Howard County, MD Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Howard County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Howard County are not shown.
Howard County 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Howard County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.70% of Howard County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Howard County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 220 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howard County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Howard County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.02% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.86% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Howard County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howard County, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.92%, or 322,077 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
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 Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 84 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 78.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howard County, MD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 93.19%, or 309,671 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 57.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 57.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howard County, MD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 93.17%, or 309,626 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 57.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 57.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless in Howard County, MD
Believe Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 78.58%, or 261,121 people, have Believe Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Believe Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard County.
Believe Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Believe Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Believe Wireless fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Believe Wireless goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 107 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 80.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Believe Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Believe Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Believe Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Believe Wireless offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Believe Wireless customers can get speeds up to 21 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howard County, MD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.99%, or 142,876 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Howard County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 300 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Howard County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Howard County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 220 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 99.70% in Howard County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Baltimore City, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WV: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, DE: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Winchester City, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Frederick County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hampshire County, WV: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tucker County, WV: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washtenaw County, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lucas County, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Stark County, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Sussex County, DE: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Thurston County, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Larimer County, CO: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds