In Bethesda there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,652 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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13 Internet Service Providers in 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 Bethesda are not shown.
Bethesda Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.32% of Bethesda. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Bethesda with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bethesda?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bethesda.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bethesda home can get up to 1,652 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 60.54% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bethesda.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Bethesda, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Bethesda?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bethesda you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.03% of Bethesda homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.45% 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 Bethesda homes.
Internet Market Health in Bethesda
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bethesda internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Bethesda based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bethesda internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bethesda homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bethesda internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Bethesda needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bethesda, along with details on where in Bethesda and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bethesda, OH
XFINITY cable coverage
About 85.08%, or 1,619 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, central, northeast, east, northwest, and southwest Bethesda area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bethesda.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda 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 Bethesda customers is up to 1,758 Mbps.
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- 69.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bethesda cable 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 Bethesda 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 185 Mbps.
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- 69.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Bethesda, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 50.03%, or 952 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, north, northeast, northwest, east, southwest, and southeast Bethesda area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bethesda.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bethesda DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Bethesda, OH
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 50.03%, or 952 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, north, northeast, northwest, east, southwest, and southeast Bethesda area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bethesda.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bethesda DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
connectSCP Fiber in Bethesda, OH
connectSCP fiber coverage
About 18.34%, or 349 people, have connectSCP fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, northwest, east, and west Bethesda area. connectSCP is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bethesda.
connectSCP fiber download speeds
connectSCP is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, connectSCP fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from connectSCP goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
connectSCP fiber upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for connectSCP fiber. Compared to other ISPs, connectSCP is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bethesda fiber providers. connectSCP offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Bethesda, OH
Windstream DSL coverage
About 5.41%, or 103 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, northwest, and northeast Bethesda area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethesda.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bethesda customers is up to 107 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bethesda DSL providers. Windstream offers 3 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 Bethesda is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 33.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Bethesda, OH
Windstream fiber coverage
About 3.63%, or 69 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, and northeast Bethesda area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethesda.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bethesda fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Belmont County Gig Fiber in Bethesda, OH
Belmont County Gig fiber coverage
About 2.94%, or 56 people, have Belmont County Gig fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Bethesda area. Belmont County Gig is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethesda.
Belmont County Gig fiber download speeds
Belmont County Gig is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Belmont County Gig fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Belmont County Gig goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Belmont County Gig fiber upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Belmont County Gig fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Belmont County Gig is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bethesda fiber providers. Belmont County Gig offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bethesda, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.91%, or 1,730 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bethesda area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bethesda.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bethesda customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bethesda fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Bethesda is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bethesda, OH
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.00%, or 1,275 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northeast, north, east, northwest, central, southeast, and southwest Bethesda area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bethesda.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Bethesda fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in Bethesda, OH
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 53.55%, or 1,019 people, have Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bethesda area. Ohio Transparent Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bethesda.
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Ohio Transparent Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Ohio Transparent Telecom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bethesda customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ohio Transparent Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bethesda fixed wireless providers. Ohio Transparent Telecom offers 3 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 Bethesda is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Ohio Transparent Telecom customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless in Bethesda, OH
Smartway Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 24.86%, or 473 people, have Smartway Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, northeast, northwest, southeast, and south Bethesda area. Smartway Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bethesda.
Smartway Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Smartway Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Smartway Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Smartway Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bethesda customers is up to 249 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Smartway Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Smartway Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Smartway Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bethesda fixed wireless providers. Smartway Communications 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 Bethesda is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Smartway Communications customers can get speeds up to 50 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
GMN Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bethesda, OH
GMN Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 4.99%, or 95 people, have GMN Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Bethesda area. GMN Broadband is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethesda.
GMN Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
GMN Broadband is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GMN Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from GMN Broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GMN Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GMN Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GMN Broadband is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bethesda fixed wireless providers. GMN Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bethesda, OH
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.83%, or 92 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and southwest Bethesda area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethesda.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bethesda fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bethesda, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 4.83%, or 92 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and southwest Bethesda area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bethesda.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bethesda fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bethesda is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bethesda Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bethesda or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bethesda compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Bethesda are slower versus the average speeds in Ohio: 2,747 Mbps in Ohio versus 1,652 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 98.95% versus 99.32% in Bethesda.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bethesda are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
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