Internet providers in Laurel, Maryland 20723
ZIP code 20723 is in Laurel, Howard County, Maryland. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Laurel 20723: local snapshot
About 97% of the 12,359 households in 20723 have a broadband subscription, 6 points above the Maryland average of 91%. That ranks 20723#78 of 437 ZIP codes in Maryland for broadband adoption. Very few households (2%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Laurel, Maryland
Share of residential locations in Laurel where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 95% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 93% | |
| 4 | Believe Wireless | Fixed wireless | 62% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 25% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Laurel?
Fiber is widely available: about 85% of locations in Laurel can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 97% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 69% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Laurel that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Laurel 20723
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Laurel, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Believe Wireless), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet and Believe Wireless offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 20723 (97%) is close to the Laurel average of 96%. By median household income, 20723 ranks 1 of 4 ZIP codes in Laurel. The median age of residents is 37.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Laurel?
Yes, in part. About 85% of residential locations in Laurel can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 97% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Laurel?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Laurel, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Laurel?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Laurel, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Laurel 20723?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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