*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.47%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 21140 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 21140 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 64% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 61% of those living in the 21140 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 21140 area, and 99.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 21140, 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 | 160 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 114 Mbps | 45 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Riva.
The largest internet providers serving the 21140 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 21140 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 65% of the area. Riva’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 21140 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 all households in the 21140 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 21140 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 Riva, $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 Riva, $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 21140 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Riva's providers, 296 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 21140 ZIP code, covering 65% 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 Riva, $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 Riva, $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 21140 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Riva's providers, 296 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 the 21140 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 21140 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 Riva, $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 Riva, $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 21140 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Riva's providers, 296 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 21140 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 21140 and the greater Riva area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Riva at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Riva at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 21140 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 21140 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 21140. The next fastest internet provider in the 21140 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 21140 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Riva, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 21140 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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