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Internet providers in 21742
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 200 - 150 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.586% |
| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 1.598% |
| Schurz Communications, Inc. | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| Schurz Communications, Inc. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Telegia | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?21742 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 21742 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 21742 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 21742 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 21742 area, and 93.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 21742, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 21742
The largest internet providers serving the 21742 ZIP code are Verizon, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 21742 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Hagerstown’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 21742 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 21742 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Hagerstown, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hagerstown, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 21742 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Hagerstown's providers, 101 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 21742 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 21742 ZIP 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hagerstown, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hagerstown, $2.14.
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 21742 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Hagerstown's providers, 101 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 21742 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 21742 ZIP 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Hagerstown, $44.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hagerstown, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 21742 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Hagerstown's providers, 101 Mbps.
Internet providers in 21742 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 21742?
Schurz Communications, Inc. is the fastest internet provider in the 21742 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in 21742. The next fastest internet provider in the 21742 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 1.598% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 21742?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 21742 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hagerstown, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in 21742?
Schurz Communications, Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 21742 ZIP code, covering 10% of the city. Verizon also offers fiber internet in 21742 and is available to 1.586% of households.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
How do I change internet providers?
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.
Do I need a new modem for fiber 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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