*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 - 99.17%
2 providers - 96.52%
3 providers - 4.21%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in La Plata 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 La Plata area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 95% of La Plata residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in La Plata.
There are four internet providers serving the La Plata area, and 96.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among La Plata's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in La Plata are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to La Plata.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all La Plata residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 70% of the area. La Plata’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of La Plata 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 La Plata covering 95% 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 La Plata 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 La Plata, $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 La Plata, $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 La Plata. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Plata'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 La Plata covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in La Plata 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 La Plata, $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 La Plata, $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 La Plata. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Plata'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 all households in La Plata covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but La Plata 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 La Plata, $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 La Plata, $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 La Plata. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Plata's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of La Plata, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside La Plata, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in La Plata and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in La Plata at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in La Plata at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many La Plata residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in La Plata with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in La Plata. The next fastest internet provider in La Plata is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in La Plata with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in La Plata, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in La Plata, covering 95% of the city.
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