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Internet and Broadband in Wheaton, MD
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 95.9%
- Maryland 92.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 87.5%
- Maryland 79.8%
- Cellular data plan only
- 6.7%
- Maryland 9.9%
- No internet access
- 2.7%
- Maryland 5.1%
Internet subscriptions by type
16,932 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription16,24095.9%
- Broadband of any type16,24095.9%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL14,81887.5%
- Satellite8104.8%
- Cellular data plan only1,1336.7%
- Internet access without a subscription2301.4%
- No internet access4622.7%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, MD | 95.9% | 87.5% | 6.7% | 2.7% |
| Montgomery County | 95.7% | 87.0% | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Maryland | 92.4% | 79.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Wheaton, MD?
- 95.9% of households in Wheaton, MD have a broadband internet subscription, and 2.7% have no internet access.
- How does Wheaton compare with Maryland?
- The households with broadband in Wheaton is 95.9%, compared with 92.4% for Maryland as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates