In North Bethesda there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 96.51% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 923 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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North Bethesda, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in North 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 North Bethesda are not shown.
North Bethesda Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in North Bethesda is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.51% of North 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 North Bethesda above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in North Bethesda?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in North Bethesda.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average North Bethesda home can get up to 923 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Bethesda.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of North Bethesda, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in North Bethesda?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Bethesda you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of North Bethesda homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.03% 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 2.22% of North Bethesda homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Bethesda, along with details on where in North Bethesda and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in North Bethesda, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.51%, or 44,422 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire North Bethesda area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Bethesda.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in North Bethesda can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for North Bethesda customers is up to 906 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North Bethesda 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 North 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 North Bethesda is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 848 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North Bethesda, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.51%, or 44,422 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire North Bethesda area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Bethesda.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in North Bethesda can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for North Bethesda customers is up to 906 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In North Bethesda 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 North 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 North Bethesda is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 848 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in North Bethesda, MD
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.54%, or 709 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast North Bethesda area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of North Bethesda.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in North Bethesda can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all North Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In North Bethesda download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other North Bethesda fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Bethesda is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
North Bethesda Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Bethesda or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in North Bethesda compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in North Bethesda are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 923 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 96.51% in North Bethesda.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North 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
- Garrett Park, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
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- South Kensington, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wheaton, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Potomac, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Chevy Chase, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bethesda, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockville, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Aspen Hill, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
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- Lake Oswego, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Ridge, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lititz, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nacogdoches, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northville, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Opelika, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Palm Springs, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds