Compare Arbutus internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Arbutus – 22 Mbps
MD – 163 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Arbutus – 75 Mbps
MD – 75 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Arbutus.
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.34%
2 providers - 97.95%
3 providers - 3.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Arbutus 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 Arbutus area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Arbutus residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 65% of those living in Arbutus.
There are four internet providers serving the Arbutus area, and 97.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Arbutus's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Arbutus are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Arbutus.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Arbutus residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 67% of the area. Arbutus’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Arbutus residents.
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*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 Arbutus covering 94% 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 Arbutus 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 Arbutus, $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 Arbutus, $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 Arbutus. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arbutus's providers, 348 Mbps.
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*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 most households in Arbutus covering 67% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Arbutus 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 Arbutus, $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 Arbutus, $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 Arbutus. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arbutus's providers, 348 Mbps.
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*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 nearly all households in Arbutus covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Arbutus 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 Arbutus, $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 Arbutus, $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 Arbutus. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arbutus's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Arbutus, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Arbutus, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Arbutus and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Arbutus at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Arbutus at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Arbutus residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Arbutus with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Arbutus. The next fastest internet provider in Arbutus is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Arbutus with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Arbutus, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Arbutus, covering 94% of the city.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.