In Montgomery County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.28% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Montgomery County
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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Montgomery County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.28% of Montgomery County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Montgomery County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Montgomery County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Montgomery County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Montgomery County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.26% 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 330 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Montgomery County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Montgomery County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Montgomery County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montgomery County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.27% of Montgomery County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.69% 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.
Cable 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 98.25%, or 954,774 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 one of 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be 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 no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Montgomery County, MD
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 18.75%, or 182,208 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, east, north, and central 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 powered by RCN 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 330 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 694 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 330.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Montgomery County Cable 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 cable internet in Montgomery County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Cable internet speeds in Montgomery County are comparable versus the average speeds in Maryland: 983 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Maryland is 96.02% versus 98.28% in Montgomery County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable 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 cable internet 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: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Howard County, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax City, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wake County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pima County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fresno County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds