*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 - 87.62%
2 providers - 87.37%
3 providers - 5.71%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in National Harbor 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 National Harbor area will have access to cable, which covers 86% of National Harbor residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 34% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.480% of those living in National Harbor.
There are four internet providers serving the National Harbor area, and 87.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among National Harbor's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in National Harbor are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to National Harbor.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all National Harbor residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 73% of the area. National Harbor’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 88% of National Harbor 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in National Harbor covering 87% 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 National Harbor 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 National Harbor, $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 National Harbor, $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 National Harbor. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all National Harbor'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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in National Harbor covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in National Harbor 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 National Harbor, $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 National Harbor, $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 National Harbor. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all National Harbor'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in National Harbor covering 88% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but National Harbor 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 National Harbor, $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 National Harbor, $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 National Harbor. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all National Harbor's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of National Harbor, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside National Harbor, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in National Harbor and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in National Harbor at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in National Harbor at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many National Harbor residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in National Harbor with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in National Harbor. The next fastest internet provider in National Harbor is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 87% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in National Harbor with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in National Harbor, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in National Harbor, covering 87% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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