*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 - 98.70%
2 providers - 96.15%
3 providers - 7.47%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Towson 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 Towson area will have access to cable, which covers 85% of Towson residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 69% of those living in Towson.
There are five internet providers serving the Towson area, and 96.15% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Towson's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Towson are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Towson.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Towson residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 79% of the area. Towson’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Towson 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 Towson covering 90% 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 Towson 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 Towson, $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 Towson, $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 150 Mbps in Towson. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Towson's providers, 151 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 most households in Towson covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Towson 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 Towson, $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 Towson, $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 Towson. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Towson's providers, 151 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 nearly all households in Towson covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Towson 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 Towson, $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 Towson, $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 Towson. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Towson's providers, 151 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Towson, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Towson, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Towson and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Towson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Towson at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Towson residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Towson with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Towson. The next fastest internet provider in Towson is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Towson with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Towson, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Towson, covering 90% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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