In Howard County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.96% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,195 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 Howard County, MD.
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Howard County, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Howard 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 Howard County are not shown.
Howard County 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 Howard County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.96% of Howard County. 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 Howard County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 1,195 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which 22.40% 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 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howard County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Howard County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.02% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.86% of the county.
- 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 Howard County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Howard County, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.96%, or 328,849 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 1,189 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Howard County 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 Howard County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Howard County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,143 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Howard County, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.96%, or 328,849 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 1,189 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Howard County 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 Howard County fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Howard County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,143 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Howard County, MD
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.95%, or 6,477 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, north, southwest, west, and central Howard County 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 Howard County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 1,294 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 83.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Howard County 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 Howard County fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Howard County 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 104 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 83.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Howard County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Howard County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,195 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 98.96% in Howard County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
- Baltimore City, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clarke County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, DE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winchester City, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Frederick County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hampshire County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tucker County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washtenaw County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sussex County, DE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Thurston County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Larimer County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds