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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 53% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Fusion Cloud Services  | - | - | DSL | 2.366% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Telegia Communications | - | 10 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 40% |
*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 - 99.30%
2 providers - 98.46%
3 providers - 10.57%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Olney 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 Olney area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Olney residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 72% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 38% of those living in Olney.
There are six internet providers serving the Olney area, and 98.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Olney's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Olney are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Olney.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Olney residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 53% of the area. Olney’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Olney 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 Olney covering 97% 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 Olney 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 Olney, $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 Olney, $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 Olney. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Olney'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Olney covering 53% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Olney 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 Olney, $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 Olney, $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 Olney. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Olney'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Olney covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Olney 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 Olney, $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 Olney, $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 Olney. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Olney's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Olney, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Olney, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Olney and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Olney at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Olney at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Olney residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Olney with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Olney. The next fastest internet provider in Olney is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Olney with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Olney, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Olney, covering 97% of the city.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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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