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Internet Providers in Silver Spring, Maryland

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Home Internet in Silver Spring, MD
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    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • RCN
    • Starlink
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  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18.5%
    (866) 590-1023
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  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 77.1%
    (855) 723-5079
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  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 76.9%
    Silver Spring speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
    (877) 560-5156
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  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.5%
    Silver Spring speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
    (844) 910-2674
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  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.4%
    (844) 918-3658
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  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.5%
    (855) 758-6392
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  • RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 31%
    (844) 909-3179
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 94.3%
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Home Internet Summary in Silver Spring, MD

Xfinity stands as Silver Spring, Maryland's top internet provider. Offering cable connections with a maximum download speed of 2 Gbps, it's ideal for high-demand households. With 98.50% of the community covered and plans starting at $30 per month, Xfinity delivers fast and reliable internet to most residents.

EarthLink Fiber and Verizon come next, ranking second and third. EarthLink's fiber connection offers a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps and covers 77.10% of Silver Spring. Their plans start at $54.95 per month, appealing to those who prioritize fiber internet. Verizon provides both fiber and 5G internet at the same 940 Mbps speed, covering 77% of the area. Their plans begin at $49.99 per month, making them a strong contender for versatile connection options.

Silver Spring residents enjoy near-complete availability of DSL, cable, and fiber services, giving them various choices to meet different internet needs.

Best Internet Providers in Silver Spring, MD

The best internet providers in Silver Spring are Xfinity and Verizon. Xfinity offers cable internet with speeds up to 2 Gbps. There are also multiple bundling options that include TV and phone with internet service. These bundles start at just $55 per month. Xfinity was also ranked highly in Customer Service for Residential Internet by J.D. Power in 2022 for a majority of U.S. states.

Verizon’s fiber-optic network (also known as Verizon Fios) is capable of symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 2 Gbps. Thanks to its direct home connection, there is little to no throttling. Its internet-only plans start at only $40. Verizon’s Customer Satisfaction score also increased in 2022, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Verizon
  • Xfinity
  • RCN
 98.47%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Silver Spring, Maryland

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Silver Spring, MD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Silver Spring, MD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 0.79%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 98.65%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 95.8%

Internet Providers in Silver Spring, MD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
(855) 723-5079
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
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Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 758-6392
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
(844) 909-3179
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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