*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 - 99.00%
2 providers - 98.34%
3 providers - 7.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 20866 ZIP code 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 20866 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 56% of those living in the 20866 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 20866 area, and 98.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 20866, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 181 Mbps | 119 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 173 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Burtonsville.
The largest internet providers serving the 20866 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 20866 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 57% of the area. Burtonsville’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of residents in the 20866 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 20866 ZIP code, 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 20866 ZIP code 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 Burtonsville, $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 Burtonsville, $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 20866 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burtonsville's providers, 298 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 about half of households in the 20866 ZIP code, covering 57% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Burtonsville, $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 Burtonsville, $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 20866 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burtonsville's providers, 298 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 the 20866 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 20866 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 Burtonsville, $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 Burtonsville, $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 20866 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burtonsville's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 20866 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 20866 and the greater Burtonsville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burtonsville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burtonsville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 20866 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 20866 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 20866. The next fastest internet provider in the 20866 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 20866 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Burtonsville, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 20866 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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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