In Howard County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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 Howard County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Howard County are not shown.
Howard 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 Howard County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.22% of Howard County. 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 Howard County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which 96.22% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.01% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.66% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.41%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Howard County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Howard County, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.22%, or 276,227 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Howard County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Howard County 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 Howard County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Howard County, MD
Quantum fiber coverage
About 1.06%, or 3,049 people, have Quantum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Howard County area. Quantum is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
Quantum fiber download speeds
Quantum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Quantum goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Quantum fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Quantum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Quantum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Howard County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Maryland?
Fiber internet speeds in Howard County are comparable versus the average speeds in Maryland: 983 Mbps in Maryland versus 940 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Maryland is 96.02% versus 96.22% in Howard County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard County 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 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
- Baltimore City, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Anne Arundel County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Luzerne County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis City, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Galveston County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boulder County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Osceola County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds