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Adelphi, MD internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL96%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic91%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

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Adelphi internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    15086

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.98%

    2 providers - 99.96%

    3 providers - 0.31%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 97%

    DSL - 95%

    Fiber - 91%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Adelphi is comparable to the rest of Maryland - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Adelphi area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Adelphi residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 91% of those living in Adelphi.

There are four internet providers serving the Adelphi area, and 99.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Adelphi's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Compare Adelphi internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Adelphi – Mbps

    MD – 163 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Adelphi – Mbps

    MD – 75 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Adelphi.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Adelphi

The largest internet providers in Adelphi are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Adelphi.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Adelphi residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 91% of the area. Adelphi’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Adelphi residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

96%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Adelphi covering 96% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Adelphi to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Adelphi, $53.74.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Adelphi, $0.31.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Adelphi. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Adelphi's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Verizon fiber-optic internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

880 Mbps

Average availability

91%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Adelphi covering 91% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Adelphi than other internet types.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Adelphi, $53.74.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Adelphi, $0.31.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Adelphi. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Adelphi's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Adelphi covering 100% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Adelphi residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Adelphi, $53.74.

Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Adelphi, $0.31.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Adelphi. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Adelphi's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Adelphi, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Adelphi, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Adelphi and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Adelphi at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Adelphi at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Adelphi residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Adelphi with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Adelphi. The next fastest internet provider in Adelphi is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Adelphi with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Adelphi, $53.74.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Adelphi, covering 91% of the city.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.

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