In Montgomery County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,968 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Montgomery County
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 Montgomery County are not shown.
Montgomery County 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 99.63% of Montgomery County. 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 Montgomery County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Montgomery County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Montgomery County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Montgomery County home can get up to 1,968 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which 51.47% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Montgomery County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Montgomery County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Montgomery County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montgomery County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.69% of Montgomery County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 47.94% of the county.
- 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 Montgomery County homes.
Internet Market Health in Montgomery County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Montgomery County 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, Montgomery County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Montgomery County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Montgomery County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Montgomery County, along with details on where in Montgomery County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Montgomery County, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.23%, or 1,053,898 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Montgomery County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 1,909 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 252 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 87.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Montgomery County, MD
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 95.57%, or 1,015,011 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Montgomery County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 1,531 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,504 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Montgomery County, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 95.57%, or 1,015,011 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Montgomery County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 1,531 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,504 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Montgomery County, MD
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 23.14%, or 245,798 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, east, central, and west Montgomery County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Montgomery County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Montgomery County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.35%, or 1,002,062 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County.
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 Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 75 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, MD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 80.55%, or 855,485 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Montgomery County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 63.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 63.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, MD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 80.55%, or 855,441 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Montgomery County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County 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 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, MD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.50%, or 228,339 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Montgomery County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 365 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County 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 average compared to other Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, MD
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 2.13%, or 22,585 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Montgomery County area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Starry goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 303 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 103 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Montgomery County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Montgomery County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Montgomery County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Internet speeds in Montgomery County are comparable versus the average speeds in Maryland: 2,041 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,968 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 98.96% versus 99.63% in Montgomery County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Montgomery County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- District of Columbia, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anne Arundel County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queen Anne's County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winchester City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Frederick County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, DE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hillsborough County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mecklenburg County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Broward County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bexar County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Travis County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds