In Smith Island there are 3 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 300 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Smith Island
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Smith Island.
No internet provider of this type serves Smith Island.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Smith Island are not shown.
Smith Island 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 Smith Island
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Smith Island. 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Smith Island with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Smith Island?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Smith Island.
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The average Smith Island home can get up to 300 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Smith Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Smith Island 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 less than 1% of Smith Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 100.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Smith Island homes.
Internet Market Health in Smith Island
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The map shows how competitive the Smith Island 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 Smith Island based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Smith Island internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Smith Island homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Smith Island internet customers who want faster speeds have 1 choice 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, Smith Island badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Smith Island, along with details on where in Smith Island and at what speeds.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Smith Island, MD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 33 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Smith Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Smith Island.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Smith Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Smith Island. The fastest plan anyone in Smith Island can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Smith Island customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Smith Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Smith Island fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Smith Island is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Smith Island Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Smith Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Smith Island compare to the rest of Maryland?
Internet speeds in Smith Island are slower versus the average speeds in Maryland: 2,260 Mbps in Maryland versus 300 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 98.97% versus 100.00% in Smith Island.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Smith Island 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
- Ewell, MD: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Tangier, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crisfield, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ophelia, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rumbley, MD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion Station, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reedville, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manokin, MD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gonyon, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saxis, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Canton City, ND: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Monterey, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trujillo, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tolchester Beach, MD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cherry Corner, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charleys Branch, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Champ, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Center Square, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cattron, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cats Bridge, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds