In Oakland there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,432 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Oakland
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 Oakland are not shown.
Oakland 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
Availability maps for all providers in Oakland
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Internet service is available in 99.57% of Oakland. 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 Shentel. Now you can call companies in Oakland with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Oakland?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Oakland.
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The average Oakland home can get up to 1,432 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 2.29% 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 Oakland.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Oakland, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Oakland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oakland you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 37.97% of Oakland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.99% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.60%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Oakland homes.
Internet Market Health in Oakland
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The map shows how competitive the Oakland 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 Oakland based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Oakland internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Oakland homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Oakland internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 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, Oakland is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oakland, along with details on where in Oakland and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Oakland, MD
Shentel cable coverage
About 63.66%, or 5,486 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Oakland cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
PROCOM Fiber in Oakland, MD
PROCOM fiber coverage
About 37.17%, or 3,203 people, have PROCOM fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, north, northwest, west, east, southeast, and south Oakland area. PROCOM is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Oakland.
PROCOM fiber download speeds
PROCOM is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PROCOM fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from PROCOM goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
PROCOM fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for PROCOM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PROCOM is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Oakland fiber providers. PROCOM offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Oakland, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 28.76%, or 2,478 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, northwest, and southwest Oakland area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Oakland.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 1,534 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 58.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 125 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 58.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Oakland, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 21.33%, or 1,838 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Oakland.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Oakland fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Oakland, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 21.33%, or 1,838 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland 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 Oakland.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Oakland fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Neubeam Fiber in Oakland, MD
Neubeam fiber coverage
About 4.57%, or 394 people, have Neubeam fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Oakland area. Neubeam is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Oakland.
Neubeam fiber download speeds
Neubeam is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Neubeam fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Neubeam goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Neubeam fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Neubeam fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Neubeam is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Oakland fiber providers. Neubeam offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
QCOL Fiber in Oakland, MD
QCOL fiber coverage
About 2.29%, or 197 people, have QCOL fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Oakland area. QCOL is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Oakland.
QCOL fiber download speeds
QCOL is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, QCOL fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from QCOL goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
QCOL fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for QCOL fiber. Compared to other ISPs, QCOL is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oakland fiber providers. QCOL offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Neubeam Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
Neubeam fixed wireless coverage
About 94.62%, or 8,153 people, have Neubeam fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. Neubeam is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
Neubeam fixed wireless download speeds
Neubeam is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Neubeam fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Neubeam goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 221 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Neubeam fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Neubeam fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Neubeam is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. Neubeam offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Neubeam customers can get speeds up to 31 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.64%, or 8,069 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 67.27%, or 5,797 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oakland.
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 Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland 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 9.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.91%, or 4,559 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland 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 5.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.91%, or 4,559 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland 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 5.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oakland, MD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.82%, or 3,087 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Oakland.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Oakland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oakland or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Oakland compare to the rest of Maryland?
Internet speeds in Oakland are slower versus the average speeds in Maryland: 2,041 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,432 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 98.96% versus 99.57% in Oakland.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oakland 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Mountain Lake Park, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Loch Lynn Heights, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deer Park, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hutton, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gortner, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McComas Beach, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilson, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopemont, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Turner Douglass, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Terra Alta, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Paoli, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pitman, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pismo Beach, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Piney Flats, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Ridge, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Lake Park, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Grove, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Park City, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Park City, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsburg, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds