*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 - 99.88%
2 providers - 99.52%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Shady Side 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 Shady Side area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Shady Side residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in Shady Side.
There are four internet providers serving the Shady Side area, and 99.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Shady Side's four 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 | 208 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 169 Mbps | 98 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Shady Side.
The largest internet providers in Shady Side are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Shady Side.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Shady Side residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 70% of the area. Shady Side’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 Shady Side, $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 Shady Side, $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 Shady Side. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shady Side's providers, 297 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 Shady Side covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Shady Side 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 Shady Side, $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 Shady Side, $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 Shady Side. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shady Side's providers, 297 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 Shady Side covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Shady Side 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 Shady Side, $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 Shady Side, $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 Shady Side. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shady Side's providers, 297 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Shady Side, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Shady Side, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Shady Side and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Shady Side at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Shady Side at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Shady Side residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Shady Side with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Shady Side. The next fastest internet provider in Shady Side is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Shady Side with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Shady Side, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Shady Side, covering 100% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
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.
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