*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 - 97.45%
2 providers - 94.28%
3 providers - 6.45%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Greenbelt residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 91% of those living in Greenbelt.
There are five internet providers serving the Greenbelt area, and 94.28% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Greenbelt's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Greenbelt are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Greenbelt.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Greenbelt residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 90% of the area. Greenbelt’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 97% of Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, $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 Greenbelt, $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 Greenbelt. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Greenbelt'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 nearly all households in Greenbelt covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, $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 Greenbelt, $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 Greenbelt. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Greenbelt'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 Greenbelt covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, $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 Greenbelt, $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 Greenbelt. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Greenbelt's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Greenbelt, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Greenbelt, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Greenbelt and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Greenbelt at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Greenbelt at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Greenbelt residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Greenbelt with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Greenbelt. The next fastest internet provider in Greenbelt is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Greenbelt with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Greenbelt, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Greenbelt, covering 91% of the city.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
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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