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Internet providers in White Oak, MD
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?White Oak internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in White Oak 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 White Oak area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of White Oak residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 75% of those living in White Oak.
There are five internet providers serving the White Oak area, and 91.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among White Oak's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in White Oak
The largest internet providers in White Oak are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to White Oak.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to most White Oak residents, covering 83% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 75% of the area. White Oak’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of White Oak residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in White Oak covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in White Oak 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in White Oak, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in White Oak, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in White Oak. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all White Oak's providers, 298 Mbps.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to most households in White Oak covering 75% 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 White Oak than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in White Oak, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in White Oak, $2.14.
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 White Oak. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all White Oak's providers, 298 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in White Oak covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but White Oak 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 White Oak, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in White Oak, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in White Oak. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all White Oak's providers, 298 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of White Oak, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside White Oak, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in White Oak and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in White Oak at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in White Oak at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many White Oak residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in White Oak?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in White Oak with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 75% of households in White Oak. The next fastest internet provider in White Oak is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in White Oak?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in White Oak with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in White Oak, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in White Oak?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in White Oak, covering 75% of the city.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
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