*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 - 99.32%
2 providers - 94.47%
3 providers - 2.55%
4+ providers - 0.51%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Bel Air 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 Bel Air area will have access to cable, which covers 89% of Bel Air residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 49% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 43% of those living in Bel Air.
There are five internet providers serving the Bel Air area, and 94.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bel Air's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Bel Air are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Bel Air.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to most Bel Air residents, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 73% of the area. Bel Air’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 86% of Bel Air 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Bel Air covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Bel Air 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 Bel Air, $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 Bel Air, $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 Bel Air. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bel Air'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Bel Air covering 73% 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 Bel Air 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 Bel Air, $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 Bel Air, $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 Bel Air. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bel Air'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Bel Air covering 86% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bel Air 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 Bel Air, $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 Bel Air, $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 Bel Air. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bel Air's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bel Air, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bel Air, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bel Air and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bel Air at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bel Air at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bel Air residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Bel Air with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in Bel Air. The next fastest internet provider in Bel Air is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 82% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Bel Air with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bel Air, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bel Air, covering 73% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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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.
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