In Salem there are 7 residential internet providers covering 96.12% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 82 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Salem
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 Salem are not shown.
Salem 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
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Internet service is available in 96.12% of Salem. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem.
Internet Speed Key
The average Salem home can get up to 82 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 72.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Salem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Salem, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.75% of Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.65% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 42.72%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.88% of Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Salem 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 Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem 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 similar. Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 6 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, Salem needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
Bay Country Communications Cable in Salem, MD
Bay Country Communications cable coverage
About 53.40%, or 55 people, have Bay Country Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and west Salem area. Bay Country Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Salem.
Bay Country Communications cable download speeds
Bay Country Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Bay Country Communications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Bay Country Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bay Country Communications cable upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bay Country Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Bay Country Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem cable providers. Bay Country Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bay Country Communications Fiber in Salem, MD
Bay Country Communications fiber coverage
About 41.75%, or 43 people, have Bay Country Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Salem area. Bay Country Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Salem.
Bay Country Communications fiber download speeds
Bay Country Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bay Country Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Bay Country Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bay Country Communications fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bay Country Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bay Country Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem fiber providers. Bay Country Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bloosurf Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
Bloosurf fixed wireless coverage
About 96.12%, or 99 people, have Bloosurf fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Bloosurf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
Bloosurf fixed wireless download speeds
Bloosurf is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bloosurf fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Bloosurf goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Bloosurf fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bloosurf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bloosurf is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. Bloosurf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 93.20%, or 96 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, south, west, and northeast Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 74 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 one of the fastest compared to other Salem 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 Salem 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 93.20%, or 96 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, south, west, and northeast Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 74 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 one of the fastest compared to other Salem 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 Salem 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.29%, or 93 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, south, west, and southwest Salem 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 Salem.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem compare to the rest of Maryland?
Internet speeds in Salem are slower versus the average speeds in Maryland: 2,041 Mbps in Maryland versus 82 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 98.96% versus 96.12% in Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem 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
- Vienna, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Bucktown, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Womack, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds