In 21042 there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 98.76% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,573 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in 21042, MD.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in 21042
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 21042 are not shown.
21042 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 21042 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.76% of 21042. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in 21042 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 21042?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 21042.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 21042 home can get up to 1,573 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 46.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 52.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 21042.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of 21042, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 21042?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 21042 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.23% of 21042 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.58% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 21042 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 21042, along with details on where in 21042 and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 21042, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.76%, or 42,418 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 21042 area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 21042.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 21042. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 21042. The fastest plan anyone in 21042 can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 21042 customers is up to 1,573 Mbps.
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- 46.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In 21042 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 21042 cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 21042 is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 135 Mbps.
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- 46.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
21042 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 21042 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 21042 compare to the rest of Maryland?
Cable internet speeds in 21042 are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,573 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 98.76% in 21042.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 21042 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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