In Frederick County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 23.15% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,170 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 Frederick County, MD.
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Frederick County, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Frederick County
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 Frederick County are not shown.
Frederick County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Frederick County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 23.15% of Frederick County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Glo Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Frederick County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Frederick County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Frederick County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Frederick County home can get up to 4,170 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 18.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.23% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Frederick County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Frederick County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Frederick County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Frederick County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.78% of Frederick County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 77.76% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.54% of Frederick County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Frederick County, along with details on where in Frederick County and at what speeds.
Glo Fiber Fiber in Frederick County, MD
Glo Fiber fiber coverage
About 18.30%, or 49,736 people, have Glo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, east, northeast, north, and south Frederick County area. Glo Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Frederick County.
Glo Fiber fiber download speeds
Glo Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Frederick County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glo Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Frederick County. The fastest plan anyone in Frederick County can order from Glo Fiber goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Frederick County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Frederick County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Glo Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glo Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Frederick County fiber providers. Glo Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Frederick County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Frederick County, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 7.77%, or 21,104 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Frederick County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Frederick County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Frederick County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Frederick County. The fastest plan anyone in Frederick County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Frederick County customers is up to 971 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Frederick County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Frederick County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Frederick County 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 913 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Frederick County, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 7.77%, or 21,104 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Frederick County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Frederick County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Frederick County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Frederick County. The fastest plan anyone in Frederick County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Frederick County customers is up to 971 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Frederick County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Frederick County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Frederick County 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 913 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
Frederick County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Frederick County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Frederick County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Frederick County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 4,170 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 23.15% in Frederick County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Frederick County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Carroll County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Berkeley County, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore City, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harford County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hampshire County, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mineral County, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garrett County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Onslow County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kalamazoo County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mahoning County, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marin County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mohave County, AZ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Johnston County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds