In the Baltimore area there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 75.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,360 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 Fiber internet providers in Baltimore, MD.
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Baltimore, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Baltimore
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 the Baltimore area are not shown.
Baltimore Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Baltimore area is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 75.33% of the Baltimore area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in the Baltimore area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Baltimore area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Baltimore area.
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The average Baltimore home can get up to 1,360 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Baltimore area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Baltimore area, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Baltimore area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Baltimore area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.68% of Baltimore homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.00% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.15% of Baltimore homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Baltimore area, along with details on where in the Baltimore area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Baltimore, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 68.89%, or 1,959,503 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Baltimore area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Baltimore area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Baltimore area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Baltimore area. The fastest plan anyone in the Baltimore area can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Baltimore customers is up to 1,056 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Baltimore area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Baltimore fiber providers. EarthLink offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Baltimore area is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,003 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Baltimore, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 68.89%, or 1,959,503 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Baltimore area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Baltimore area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Baltimore area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Baltimore area. The fastest plan anyone in the Baltimore area can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Baltimore customers is up to 1,056 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Baltimore area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Baltimore fiber providers. Verizon offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Baltimore area is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,003 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Baltimore, MD
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 3.83%, or 108,804 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, north, and southeast Baltimore area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Baltimore area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Baltimore area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Baltimore area. The fastest plan anyone in the Baltimore area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Baltimore customers is up to 1,530 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 25.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Baltimore area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Baltimore fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Baltimore area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 461 Mbps.
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- 35.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Baltimore Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Baltimore area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Baltimore area compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in the Baltimore area are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,360 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 75.33% in the Baltimore area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Baltimore area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Gwynn Oak, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brooklyn, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lansdowne, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Highlands, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Towson, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Halethorpe, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Parkville, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rosedale, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Overlea, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lochearn, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- St. Louis, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orlando, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portland, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Denver, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsburgh, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds