*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 - 99.04%
2 providers - 98.23%
3 providers - 3.84%
4+ providers - 0.14%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Essex 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 Essex area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Essex residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 80% of those living in Essex.
There are four internet providers serving the Essex area, and 98.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Essex's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Essex are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Essex.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to most Essex residents, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 80% of the area. Essex’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Essex 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 Essex covering 84% 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 Essex 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 Essex, $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 Essex, $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 150 Mbps in Essex. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Essex's providers, 151 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 nearly all households in Essex covering 80% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Essex 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 Essex, $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 Essex, $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 Essex. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Essex's providers, 151 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 Essex covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Essex 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 Essex, $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 Essex, $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 Essex. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Essex's providers, 151 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Essex, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Essex, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Essex and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Essex at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Essex at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Essex residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Essex with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Essex. The next fastest internet provider in Essex is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 84% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Essex with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Essex, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Essex, covering 84% of the city.
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There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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