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Internet providers in New Carrollton, MD
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New Carrollton, MD internet providers
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?New Carrollton internet service at a glance
At 96%, broadband coverage in New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of New Carrollton 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 67% of those living in New Carrollton.
There are five internet providers serving the New Carrollton area, and 92.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among New Carrollton's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in New Carrollton
The largest internet providers in New Carrollton are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to New Carrollton.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to most New Carrollton residents, covering 83% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 66% of the area. New Carrollton’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 96% of New Carrollton residents.
Verizon fiber-optic 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in New Carrollton covering 83% 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 New Carrollton than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in New Carrollton, $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 New Carrollton, $2.14.
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 New Carrollton. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Carrollton's providers, 348 Mbps.
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 most households in New Carrollton covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton, $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 New Carrollton, $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 New Carrollton. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all New Carrollton's providers, 348 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in New Carrollton covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Carrollton, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in New Carrollton. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all New Carrollton's providers, 348 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of New Carrollton, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside New Carrollton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in New Carrollton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in New Carrollton at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in New Carrollton at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many New Carrollton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in New Carrollton?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in New Carrollton with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in New Carrollton. The next fastest internet provider in New Carrollton is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 96% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in New Carrollton?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in New Carrollton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Carrollton, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in New Carrollton?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in New Carrollton, covering 83% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
What are my internet options?
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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