*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 - 99.33%
2 providers - 96.92%
3 providers - 1.45%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 20906 ZIP code 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 20906 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 95% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in the 20906 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 20906 area, and 96.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 20906, 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 | 180 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 88 Mbps | 48 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Silver Spring.
The largest internet providers serving the 20906 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to most in the 20906 ZIP code, covering 80% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 78% of the area. Silver Spring’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 97% of residents in the 20906 ZIP code.
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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 the 20906 ZIP code, covering 80% 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 20906 ZIP code 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 Silver 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 Silver 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 20906 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silver 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 most households in the 20906 ZIP code, covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Silver 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 Silver 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 20906 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silver 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 nearly all households in the 20906 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 20906 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 Silver 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 Silver 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 20906 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silver Spring's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 20906 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 20906 and the greater Silver Spring area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Silver Spring at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Silver Spring at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 20906 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 20906 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 20906. The next fastest internet provider in the 20906 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 80% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 20906 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Silver Spring, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 20906 ZIP code, covering 80% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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