In Capitol Heights there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.02% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,473 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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Capitol Heights, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Capitol Heights
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 Capitol Heights are not shown.
Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.02% of Capitol Heights. 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 Capitol Heights above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Capitol Heights?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Capitol Heights.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Capitol Heights home can get up to 1,473 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 46.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 49.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Capitol Heights.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Capitol Heights, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Capitol Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Capitol Heights you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.15% of Capitol Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.71% 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 less than 1% of Capitol Heights homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Capitol Heights, along with details on where in Capitol Heights and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Capitol Heights, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.02%, or 21,750 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Capitol Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Capitol Heights.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Capitol Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights customers is up to 1,473 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights 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 1,441 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Capitol Heights, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.02%, or 21,750 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Capitol Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Capitol Heights.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Capitol Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Capitol Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights customers is up to 1,473 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights 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 1,441 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Capitol Heights Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Capitol Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Capitol Heights compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Capitol Heights are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,473 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 96.02% in Capitol Heights.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Capitol Heights 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
- Seat Pleasant, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmount Heights, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Summerfield, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coral Hills, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- District Heights, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Landover, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Forestville, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cheverly, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Suitland, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glenarden, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Round Lake, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Horizon City, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson, NH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jesup, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Joshua, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgefield, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- River Falls, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockaway, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roselle, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds