*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.87%
2 providers - 99.40%
3 providers - 4.10%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Arnold 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 Arnold area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 98% of Arnold residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 45% of those living in Arnold.
There are five internet providers serving the Arnold area, and 99.40% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Arnold's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Arnold are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Arnold.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Arnold residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 49% of the area. Arnold’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Arnold 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Arnold covering 99% 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 Arnold 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 Arnold, $46.99.
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 Arnold, $0.30.
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 Arnold. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arnold's providers, 249 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Arnold covering 49% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Arnold 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 Arnold, $46.99.
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 Arnold, $0.30.
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 Arnold. These download speeds are available to 49% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arnold's providers, 249 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Arnold covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Arnold 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 Arnold, $46.99.
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 Arnold, $0.30.
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 Arnold. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arnold's providers, 249 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Arnold, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Arnold, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Arnold and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Arnold at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Arnold at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Arnold residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Arnold with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Arnold. The next fastest internet provider in Arnold is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Anne Arundel Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Arnold with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Arnold, $46.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Arnold, covering 99% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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%.
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