In Montgomery County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 993 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.
7 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.58% of Montgomery County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. 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, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Montgomery County.
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 993 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 1.5 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 southwest parts of Montgomery County, and slower in the east 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, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
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: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Montgomery County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Montgomery County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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 0 and 4 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 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.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Montgomery County, MD
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.09%, or 904,636 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 the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Montgomery County, MD
Verizon DSL coverage
About 63.09%, or 613,056 people, have Verizon DSL 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 majority of Montgomery County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 7.6 Mbps.
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- 23.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 18.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Montgomery County DSL 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 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.81 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 52.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 0.4 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Montgomery County, MD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 20.83%, or 202,452 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 a small portion 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 above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be 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 one of the slowest compared to other Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
freedom broadband Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, MD
freedom broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 6.36%, or 61,826 people, have freedom broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Montgomery County area. freedom broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
freedom broadband fixed wireless download speeds
freedom broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, freedom broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from freedom broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
freedom broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for freedom broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, freedom broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. freedom 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 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Telegia Communications Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, MD
Telegia Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 4.84%, or 47,061 people, have Telegia Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, and west Montgomery County area. Telegia Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
Telegia Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Telegia Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Telegia Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Telegia Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Telegia Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Telegia Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Telegia Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. Telegia Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 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: 970 Mbps in Maryland versus 993 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Maryland is 99.10% versus 99.58% 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: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howard County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Mecklenburg County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wake County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pima County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fresno County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds