In Charles County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.49% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,952 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.
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8 Internet Service Providers in Charles 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 Charles County are not shown.
Charles County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Charles County
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Internet service is available in 99.49% of Charles County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Charles County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Charles County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Charles County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Charles County home can get up to 1,952 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which 64.36% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Charles County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Charles County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Charles County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Charles County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.91% of Charles County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.14% 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 Charles County homes.
Internet Market Health in Charles County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Charles County 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 Charles County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Charles County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Charles County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Charles County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Charles County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Charles County, along with details on where in Charles County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Charles County, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 92.24%, or 153,685 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Charles County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles County customers is up to 1,713 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 30.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Charles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Charles County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Charles County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,695 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 30.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Charles County, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 92.24%, or 153,685 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Charles County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles County customers is up to 1,713 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 30.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Charles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Charles County fiber 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 Charles County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,695 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 30.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Charles County, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 91.98%, or 153,260 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Charles County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles County customers is up to 1,837 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Charles County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Charles County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Charles County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 207 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 79.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Charles County, MD
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 11.36%, or 18,926 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southeast, east, central, northwest, south, and northeast Charles County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Charles County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles County customers is up to 1,537 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Charles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Charles County fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Charles County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 209 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
THINKBIG NETWORKS Fiber in Charles County, MD
THINKBIG NETWORKS fiber coverage
About 2.62%, or 4,361 people, have THINKBIG NETWORKS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, and west Charles County area. THINKBIG NETWORKS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Charles County.
THINKBIG NETWORKS fiber download speeds
THINKBIG NETWORKS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, THINKBIG NETWORKS fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles County can order from THINKBIG NETWORKS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Charles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
THINKBIG NETWORKS fiber upload speeds
In Charles County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for THINKBIG NETWORKS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, THINKBIG NETWORKS is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charles County fiber providers. THINKBIG NETWORKS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charles County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charles County, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.69%, or 157,769 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles 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 Charles County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles 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 below average compared to other Charles 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 Charles 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charles County, MD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 80.30%, or 133,786 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charles County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Charles County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Charles County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charles County, MD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 80.30%, or 133,786 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Charles County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles 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 Charles County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Charles 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 Charles 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 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charles County, MD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.11%, or 35,175 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Charles County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charles County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Charles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles 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 Charles County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charles County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Charles County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Charles County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Charles County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Internet speeds in Charles County are comparable versus the average speeds in Maryland: 2,041 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,952 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 98.96% versus 99.49% in Charles County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Charles County 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 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
- Calvert County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince William County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stafford County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fauquier County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dorchester County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Culpeper County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rappahannock County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Page County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Porter County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midland County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Muskegon County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pueblo County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aiken County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rensselaer County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds