*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 - 99.85%
2 providers - 99.74%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Sandy Spring residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in Sandy Spring.
There are five internet providers serving the Sandy Spring area, and 99.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sandy Spring's five 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 |
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| Xfinity | 45 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 244 Mbps | 298 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sandy Spring.
The largest internet providers in Sandy Spring are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Sandy Spring.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Sandy Spring residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 52% of the area. Sandy Spring’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Sandy Spring 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 all households in Sandy Spring covering 100% 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 Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring, $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 Sandy Spring, $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 Sandy Spring. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy Spring'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 about half of households in Sandy Spring covering 52% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring, $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 Sandy Spring, $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 Sandy Spring. These download speeds are available to 52% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy Spring'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 all households in Sandy Spring covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring, $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 Sandy Spring, $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 Sandy Spring. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandy Spring's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sandy Spring, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sandy Spring, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sandy Spring and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sandy Spring at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sandy Spring at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sandy Spring residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Sandy Spring with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Sandy Spring. The next fastest internet provider in Sandy Spring is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Sandy Spring with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sandy Spring, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sandy Spring, covering 100% of the city.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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