| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 72% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
All Points Broadband  | $59.95 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Telegia Communications | - | 10 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 1.946% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 99.88%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Poolesville 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 Poolesville area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Poolesville residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 72% of those living in Poolesville.
There are six internet providers serving the Poolesville area, and 99.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Poolesville's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 291 Mbps | 253 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 133 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Poolesville.
The largest internet providers in Poolesville are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Poolesville.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Poolesville residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 72% of the area. Poolesville’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Poolesville 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 Poolesville covering 98% 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 Poolesville 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 Poolesville, $54.98.
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 Poolesville, $0.40.
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 Poolesville. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poolesville's providers, 241 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 Poolesville covering 72% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Poolesville 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 Poolesville, $54.98.
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 Poolesville, $0.40.
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 Poolesville. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poolesville's providers, 241 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 all households in Poolesville covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Poolesville 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 Poolesville, $54.98.
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 Poolesville, $0.40.
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 Poolesville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poolesville's providers, 241 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Poolesville, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Poolesville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Poolesville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Poolesville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Poolesville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Poolesville residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Poolesville may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Poolesville cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Poolesville with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Poolesville. The next fastest internet provider in Poolesville is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Poolesville with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Poolesville, $54.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Poolesville, covering 98% of the city.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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