| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.232% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
Fusion Cloud Services  | - | - | DSL | 1.566% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Telegia Communications | - | 10 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| All Points Broadband | $59.95 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*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 - 96.97%
2 providers - 91.37%
3 providers - 1.57%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Frederick 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 Frederick area will have access to cable, which covers 91% of Frederick residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.280% of those living in Frederick.
There are seven internet providers serving the Frederick area, and 91.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Frederick's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Frederick are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Frederick.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Frederick residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 94% of the area. Frederick’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Frederick 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 Frederick covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Frederick 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 Frederick, $54.98.
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 Frederick, $0.40.
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 Frederick. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Frederick's providers, 123 Mbps.
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Frederick covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Frederick 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 Frederick, $54.98.
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 Frederick, $0.40.
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 Frederick. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Frederick's providers, 123 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Frederick covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Frederick where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Frederick, $54.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Frederick, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Frederick. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Frederick's providers, 123 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Frederick with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Frederick. The next fastest internet provider in Frederick is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Frederick with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Frederick, $54.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Frederick, covering 2.232% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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