*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 - 97.32%
2 providers - 94.82%
3 providers - 22.17%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 90% of North Bethesda residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in North Bethesda.
There are four internet providers serving the North Bethesda area, and 94.82% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North Bethesda's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in North Bethesda are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to North Bethesda.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all North Bethesda residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 78% of the area. North Bethesda’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 95% of North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda covering 89% 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 North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda, $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 North Bethesda, $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 North Bethesda. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Bethesda's providers, 298 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 North Bethesda covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda, $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 North Bethesda, $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 North Bethesda. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Bethesda's providers, 298 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 North Bethesda covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda, $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 North Bethesda, $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 North Bethesda. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Bethesda's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of North Bethesda, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside North Bethesda, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in North Bethesda and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Bethesda at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in North Bethesda at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many North Bethesda residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in North Bethesda with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in North Bethesda. The next fastest internet provider in North Bethesda is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 89% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in North Bethesda with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Bethesda, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in North Bethesda, covering 89% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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