*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 - 97.48%
2 providers - 87.81%
3 providers - 21.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 21532 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 21532 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 97% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Frostburg, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the 21532 area, and 87.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 21532, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 192 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Frostburg.
The largest internet providers serving the 21532 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Atlantic Broadband bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 21532 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 87% of the area. Frostburg’s third most-available internet provider, Atlantic Broadband, offers cable to around 31% of residents in the 21532 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 21532 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 Frostburg, $46.99.
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 Frostburg, $0.48.
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 21532 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Frostburg's providers, 74 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 21532 ZIP code, covering 87% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 21532 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 Frostburg, $46.99.
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 Frostburg, $0.48.
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 21532 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Frostburg's providers, 74 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 Atlantic Broadband offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 21532 ZIP code, covering 31% of the area.
Atlantic Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 21532 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Atlantic Broadband start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Frostburg, $46.99.
Atlantic Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Frostburg, $0.48.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Atlantic Broadband offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 21532 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 31% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Frostburg's providers, 74 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 21532 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 21532 and the greater Frostburg area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Frostburg at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Frostburg at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 21532 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 21532 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in 21532. The next fastest internet provider in the 21532 ZIP code is Atlantic Broadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 31% of the area.
Atlantic Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 21532 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Frostburg, $46.99.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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%.
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.
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.
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