In Bethesda there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 97.36% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Bethesda
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
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 Bethesda is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 97.36% of Bethesda. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Bethesda above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Bethesda?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Bethesda.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Bethesda home can get up to 941 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 94.94% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bethesda.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Bethesda, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Bethesda?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bethesda you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.56% of Bethesda homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.37% 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.
Fiber 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.
Verizon Fiber in Bethesda, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 97.36%, or 61,272 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bethesda area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bethesda.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bethesda customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bethesda fiber 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 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Bethesda, MD
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.42%, or 1,524 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and east Bethesda area. Astound Broadband 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.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bethesda. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bethesda. The fastest plan anyone in Bethesda can order from Astound Broadband 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
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Bethesda download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bethesda fiber providers. Astound Broadband 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
Bethesda Fiber 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 fiber internet in Bethesda compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Bethesda are comparable versus the average speeds in Maryland: 983 Mbps in Maryland versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 96.02% versus 97.36% in Bethesda.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Somerset, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Echo, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Friendship Heights Village, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Section Five, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Village, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Section Three, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabin John, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Chevy Chase, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Martins Additions, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Powder Springs, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson City, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Joplin, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Orange, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Biloxi, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Millcreek, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Manhattan, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cookeville, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newport Beach, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Des Moines, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds