*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 - 95.12%
3 providers - 7.54%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Germantown 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 Germantown area will have access to cable, which covers 92% of Germantown residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 56% of those living in Germantown.
There are four internet providers serving the Germantown area, and 95.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Germantown's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Germantown are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Germantown.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Germantown residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 70% of the area. Germantown’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 96% of Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown, $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 Germantown, $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 Germantown. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Germantown'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Germantown covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Germantown 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 Germantown, $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 Germantown, $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 Germantown. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Germantown'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Germantown covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Germantown 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 Germantown, $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 Germantown, $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 Germantown. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Germantown's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Germantown, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Germantown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Germantown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Germantown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Germantown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Germantown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Germantown with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Germantown. The next fastest internet provider in Germantown is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Germantown with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Germantown, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Germantown, covering 91% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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