In Bethesda there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,610 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 Bethesda, MD.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Bethesda, MD please click below.
Bethesda, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Bethesda
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 Bethesda are not shown.
Bethesda Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bethesda is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.87% of Bethesda. 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 Bethesda above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Bethesda?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Bethesda.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Bethesda home can get up to 1,610 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 58.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bethesda.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Bethesda, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Bethesda?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bethesda you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.34% of Bethesda homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.72% 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 1.93% of Bethesda homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bethesda, along with details on where in Bethesda and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Bethesda, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.87%, or 65,297 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bethesda area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bethesda.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bethesda customers is up to 1,607 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bethesda fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Bethesda is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,583 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Bethesda, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.87%, or 65,297 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bethesda area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bethesda.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bethesda customers is up to 1,607 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bethesda fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 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 Bethesda is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,583 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Bethesda Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bethesda or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Bethesda compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Bethesda are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,610 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 96.87% in Bethesda.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bethesda 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
- Somerset, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Echo, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chevy Chase Section Five, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Village, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Section Three, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Chevy Chase, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Martins Additions, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabin John, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chevy Chase View, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Rochester, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockford, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Hill, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saginaw, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Redondo Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rochester Hills, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsburgh, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Quincy, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds