Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Towson, MD


In Towson there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 88.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 948 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 Towson, MD.

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Towson, MD Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Towson

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

88.09%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

88.09%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Fiber

Availability:

2.18%

Avg. Speed:

1,257 Mbps

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 Towson are not shown.

 

Towson Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Towson is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 88.09% of Towson. 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 Towson above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Towson?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Towson.

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The average Towson home can get up to 948 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, 85.08% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Towson.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Towson, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Towson?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Towson you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.32% of Towson homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 91.94% 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 6.75% of Towson homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Towson, along with details on where in Towson and at what speeds.

EarthLink Fiber in Towson, MD

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 88.09%, or 55,667 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Towson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Towson.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Towson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Towson. The fastest plan anyone in Towson can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Towson customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Towson. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Towson 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 above average compared to other Towson fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Towson is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Towson fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fiber in Towson, MD

Verizon fiber coverage

About 88.09%, or 55,667 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Towson area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Towson.

 

Verizon fiber download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Towson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Towson. The fastest plan anyone in Towson can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Towson customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Towson. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fiber upload speeds

In Towson 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 above average compared to other Towson fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Towson is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Towson fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Towson, MD

XFINITY fiber coverage

About 2.18%, or 1,378 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Towson 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 Towson.

 

XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Towson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Towson. The fastest plan anyone in Towson can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Towson customers is up to 1,257 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Towson. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 92.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds

In Towson 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 the slowest compared to other Towson fiber providers. XFINITY 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 Towson is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 50 Mbps.

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XFINITY's Towson fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 92.8% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Towson Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Towson or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Towson compare to the rest of Maryland?

Fiber internet speeds in Towson are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 948 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 88.09% in Towson.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Towson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2120477.35%
2128696.35%
2121247.87%
2123920.34%
2121026.15%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2109399.83%
2123488.36%
212140.89%
2120963.35%
2121813.93%

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