In Silver Spring there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 88.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,738 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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Silver Spring, MD Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Silver Spring
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 Silver Spring are not shown.
Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 88.35% of Silver Spring. 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 Silver Spring above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Silver Spring?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Silver Spring.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Silver Spring home can get up to 1,738 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 63.73% 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 800 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Silver Spring.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Silver Spring, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Silver Spring?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Silver Spring you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 63.73% of Silver Spring homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.22% 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 Silver Spring homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Silver Spring, along with details on where in Silver Spring and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Silver Spring, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 87.79%, or 96,384 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Silver Spring area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Silver Spring.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Silver Spring. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Silver Spring. The fastest plan anyone in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring customers is up to 1,744 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 1,728 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Silver Spring, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 87.79%, or 96,384 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Silver Spring area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Silver Spring.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Silver Spring. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Silver Spring. The fastest plan anyone in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring customers is up to 1,744 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 1,728 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
Silver Spring Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Silver Spring or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Silver Spring compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Silver Spring are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,738 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 88.35% in Silver Spring.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Silver Spring 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
- Four Corners, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kemp Mill, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- White Oak, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Takoma Park, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adelphi, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wheaton, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Chevy Chase, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Kensington, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase View, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- St. Joseph, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spring, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stamford, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spokane, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Valley, NV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spokane Valley, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southfield, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Hill, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Statesville, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds