In Friendly there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,037 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Friendly
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 Friendly are not shown.
Friendly 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Friendly. 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 Friendly with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Friendly?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Friendly.
Internet Speed Key
The average Friendly home can get up to 2,037 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 76.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.94% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Friendly.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Friendly, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Friendly?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Friendly you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.06% of Friendly homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.94% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Friendly homes.
Internet Market Health in Friendly
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Friendly 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 Friendly based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Friendly internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Friendly homes have 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Friendly internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 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, Friendly badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Friendly, along with details on where in Friendly and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Friendly, Fort Washington, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 10,255 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Friendly area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Friendly.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendly. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Friendly. The fastest plan anyone in Friendly can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Friendly customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Friendly 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 Friendly cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendly is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 398 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 91.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Friendly, Fort Washington, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 10,255 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Friendly area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Friendly.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendly. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendly. The fastest plan anyone in Friendly can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Friendly customers is up to 1,783 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Friendly 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 Friendly fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendly 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 1,768 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Friendly, Fort Washington, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 10,255 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Friendly area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Friendly.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendly. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendly. The fastest plan anyone in Friendly can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Friendly customers is up to 1,783 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Friendly 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 Friendly fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendly 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 1,768 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Friendly, Fort Washington, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 10,255 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Friendly area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Friendly.
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 Friendly. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendly. The fastest plan anyone in Friendly can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Friendly customers is up to 89 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Friendly 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 above average compared to other Friendly fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendly 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Friendly, Fort Washington, MD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 85.38%, or 8,756 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, east, south, north, southwest, northwest, and west Friendly area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Friendly.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendly. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendly. The fastest plan anyone in Friendly can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Friendly customers is up to 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Friendly download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Friendly fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendly is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Friendly, Fort Washington, MD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 85.38%, or 8,756 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, east, south, north, southwest, northwest, and west Friendly area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Friendly.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendly. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Friendly. The fastest plan anyone in Friendly can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Friendly customers is up to 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Friendly download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Friendly fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendly is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Friendly, Fort Washington, MD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.65%, or 4,169 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, northeast, north, and northwest Friendly area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Friendly.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Friendly. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Friendly. The fastest plan anyone in Friendly can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Friendly customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Friendly 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 the fastest compared to other Friendly fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Friendly is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Friendly Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Friendly or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Friendly compare to the rest of Fort Washington?
Internet speeds in Friendly are comparable versus the average speeds in Fort Washington: 2,027 Mbps in Fort Washington versus 2,037 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Fort Washington is 99.95% versus 100.00% in Friendly.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Friendly 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, Oxon Hill, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Old Town, Alexandria, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belle Haven, Belle View, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Congress Heights, Washington, DC: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eisenhower East, Alexandria, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hybla Valley, Alexandria, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- El Toro Marine Air Station, Irvine, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Tabor, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Providence Plantation, Charlotte, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollywood Beach-Quadoman, Hollywood, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holland, Minneapolis, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillside, Daly City, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hegewisch, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harambee, Milwaukee, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flamingo-Lummus, Miami Beach, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Financial District, San Francisco, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds