*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 - 99.65%
2 providers - 97.98%
3 providers - 3.62%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Edgewood 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 Edgewood area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Edgewood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Edgewood.
There are four internet providers serving the Edgewood area, and 97.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Edgewood's four internet providers, 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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| Xfinity | 187 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 145 Mbps | 64 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Edgewood.
The largest internet providers in Edgewood are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Edgewood.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Edgewood residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 82% of the area. Edgewood’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Edgewood 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 Edgewood covering 91% 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 Edgewood 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 Edgewood, $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 Edgewood, $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 Edgewood. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Edgewood'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 nearly all households in Edgewood covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Edgewood 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 Edgewood, $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 Edgewood, $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 Edgewood. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Edgewood'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 all households in Edgewood covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Edgewood 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 Edgewood, $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 Edgewood, $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 Edgewood. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Edgewood's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Edgewood, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Edgewood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Edgewood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Edgewood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Edgewood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Edgewood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Edgewood with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Edgewood. The next fastest internet provider in Edgewood is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Edgewood with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Edgewood, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Edgewood, covering 91% 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.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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