In Montgomery County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 95.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,534 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 Montgomery County, MD.
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Montgomery County, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County are not shown.
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 95.63% of Montgomery 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 Montgomery County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Montgomery County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Montgomery County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Montgomery County home can get up to 1,534 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which 51.47% 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 Montgomery County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Montgomery County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Montgomery County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montgomery County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.69% of Montgomery County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 47.94% 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 Montgomery County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Montgomery County, along with details on where in Montgomery County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Montgomery County, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 95.57%, or 1,015,011 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Montgomery County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 1,531 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 1,504 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Montgomery County, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 95.57%, or 1,015,011 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Montgomery County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 1,531 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 1,504 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
Montgomery County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Montgomery County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Montgomery County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Montgomery County are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,534 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 95.63% in Montgomery County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Montgomery 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
- District of Columbia, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Anne Arundel County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Queen Anne's County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winchester City, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Frederick County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, DE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hillsborough County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Broward County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bexar County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Travis County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds