In Forest Glen there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,915 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.
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Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Forest Glen
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 Forest Glen are not shown.
Forest Glen Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Forest Glen is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of Forest Glen. 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 Forest Glen above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Forest Glen?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Forest Glen.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Forest Glen home can get up to 1,915 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 83.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forest Glen.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Forest Glen, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Forest Glen?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest Glen you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.50% of Forest Glen homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.50% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Forest Glen homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest Glen, along with details on where in Forest Glen and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 4,173 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Glen area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Forest Glen.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Glen. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Glen. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Glen can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Forest Glen customers is up to 1,864 Mbps.
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- 83.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Glen 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 213 Mbps.
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- 83.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 89.41%, or 3,731 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Glen area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Glen.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Glen. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Glen. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Glen can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Forest Glen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Forest Glen download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Forest Glen cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Glen is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Forest Glen Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest Glen or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Forest Glen compare to the rest of Silver Spring?
Cable internet speeds in Forest Glen are much faster versus the average speeds in Silver Spring: 0.00 Mbps in Silver Spring versus 1,915 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Silver Spring is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Forest Glen.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest Glen 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- North Kensington, Kensington, MD: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wheaton-Glenmont, Wheaton, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Takoma Park, Washington, DC: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll Manor, Takoma Park, MD: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Barnaby Woods, Washington, DC: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire Gardens, Takoma Park, MD: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Langley Park, Hyattsville, MD: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brightwood, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hillandale, Silver Spring, MD: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Dutchtown, Rochester, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Park, Jeffersonville, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Valley College, San Bernardino, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Euclid Ave North, Helena, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Via Marina, Oxnard, CA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Enfield Estates, Edinburg, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Villa del Carmen, Ponce, PR: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Petaluma, Petaluma, CA: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Omaha, Omaha, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds