*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 - 99.86%
2 providers - 97.30%
3 providers - 7.15%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Crofton 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 Crofton area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 97% of Crofton residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 76% of those living in Crofton.
There are four internet providers serving the Crofton area, and 97.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Crofton's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Crofton are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Crofton.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Crofton residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 77% of the area. Crofton’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Crofton 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 nearly all households in Crofton covering 97% 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 Crofton 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 Crofton, $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 Crofton, $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 Crofton. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Crofton'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Crofton covering 77% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Crofton 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 Crofton, $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 Crofton, $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 Crofton. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Crofton'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Crofton covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Crofton 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 Crofton, $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 Crofton, $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 Crofton. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Crofton's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Crofton, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Crofton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Crofton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Crofton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Crofton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Crofton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Crofton with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Crofton. The next fastest internet provider in Crofton is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Crofton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Crofton, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Crofton, covering 97% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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