*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 - 99.80%
2 providers - 99.67%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Laurel 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 West Laurel area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of West Laurel 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 78% of those living in West Laurel.
There are four internet providers serving the West Laurel area, and 99.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Laurel's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Laurel are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to West Laurel.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all West Laurel residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 78% of the area. West Laurel’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of West Laurel 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 West Laurel 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 West Laurel 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 West Laurel, $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 West Laurel, $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 West Laurel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Laurel's providers, 346 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 West Laurel covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in West Laurel 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 West Laurel, $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 West Laurel, $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 0.768 Mbps in West Laurel. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Laurel's providers, 346 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 West Laurel covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Laurel 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 West Laurel, $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 West Laurel, $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 West Laurel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Laurel's providers, 346 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of West Laurel, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside West Laurel, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in West Laurel and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Laurel at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Laurel at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many West Laurel residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in West Laurel with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in West Laurel. The next fastest internet provider in West Laurel is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in West Laurel with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Laurel, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Laurel, covering 100% of the city.
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%.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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