Best Internet Providers in Germantown, MD
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Germantown, MD
Germantown has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Germantown.
Ranks compare Germantown with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Germantown, MD at a Glance
Germantown Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Germantown ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Germantown, MD?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Germantown based on 156 Maryland customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Germantown?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Germantown
How Germantown Compares to Places Its Size
Germantown's report card score is tied 228th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 22nd of 305.
| Measure | Germantown | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Montgomery County | Maryland | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | Tied 49th of 305 | 95.6% | 77.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,167 Mbps | 264th of 305 | 2,157 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | Tied 295th of 305 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 74th of 305 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 59th of 305 | 28% | 19% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 1st of 305 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 45 other places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 11th of 305 | 96% | 93% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 29th of 305 | 87% | 80% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 28th of 305 | 91% | 86% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $126,303 | 43rd of 305 | $149,424 | $117,984 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 104th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in Germantown, against 95.6% across Montgomery County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Germantown are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $126,303 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Germantown
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Germantown?
EarthLink Fiber in Germantown, MD
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,798 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Germantown homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,798 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,761 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Germantown from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Germantown, MD
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(452)
Avg. Download Speed
1,798 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Germantown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,798 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,761 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Germantown from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Germantown?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Germantown, MD
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Germantown homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Germantown, MD
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Germantown homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Germantown, MD
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Germantown homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Germantown, MD
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.3% of Germantown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 218 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Germantown?
XFINITY Cable in Germantown, MD
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,987 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Germantown homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,987 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 426 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Germantown, MD
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.5% of Germantown homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Germantown?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Germantown, MD.
Internet in Germantown by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Germantown has 3 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Germantown
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Germantown
How Germantown Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Germantown that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Washington Grove has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Gaithersburg the fewest (93.4%); Germantown has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown (this page) | 100,672 | 94.3% | 2,167 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 90/100 |
| Gaithersburg | 110,709 | 93.4% | 2,122 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 92/100 |
| Montgomery Village | 36,232 | 96.6% | 2,127 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Clarksburg | 25,628 | 97.5% | 2,120 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 96/100 |
| North Potomac | 17,456 | 99.8% | 2,122 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Boyds | 13,040 | 95.2% | 1,984 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 93/100 |
| Redland | 11,278 | 100.0% | 2,123 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Derwood | 6,563 | 99.6% | 2,145 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Washington Grove | 3,003 | 100.0% | 2,143 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 81/100 |
| Laytonsville | 1,095 | 100.0% | 2,201 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 90/100 |
| Cedar Grove | 95 | 93.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 98/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Germantown?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Germantown
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Germantown Internet Providers
Based on 156 reviews from Maryland internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Germantown residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 59.6% coverage in Germantown.
At a national level, based on 4716 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Germantown Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Germantown, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Germantown Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY |  (2) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) |  (2) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Germantown
Based on data reported by Germantown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Germantown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,987 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Germantown Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (2) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Germantown?
Of the providers in Germantown, customers rate XFINITY from Comcast the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Germantown where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Maryland or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
XFINITY from Comcast is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Germantown, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Germantown
| ISP / Tech Type | Germantown Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (2) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland
Customer Reviews
David G.
Verizon Fiber
December 21, 2025 Verizon Fios has been seen as a considerable upgrade from our previous internet provider, xfinity, but still has its own set of drawbacks. The download speed and the upload speed are very fast, especially when using an ethernet cable, and the customer service is responsive when needed. We've also not seen any problems with having many devices using the wi-fi simultaneously when multiple people are over, or when we are using multiple devices per person, so that is another positive. However, it seems like the coverage from the router is not as good as other providers as the wi-fi is not as strong at the top floor of our house. When using the wi-fi at the top floor of our house, it is sometimes much slower than the lower floors, and sometimes does not even connect, which can be very frustrating considering the monthly price. This problem was not apparent with other providers as the wi-fi may be marginally slower, but not many other problems aside from that. It is understandable that the wi-fi is not as strong on the top floor as the router is located on the bottom floor, but not being able to connect at times is somewhat disappointing. Overall, Verizon Fios has been a good choice at its price point for the speeds we receive, but there are definitely times where it feels like we should switch to another provider.
Bolu F
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 02, 2024 My internet provider is moderately dependable. My wifi can be slow at certain moments. But, my cellular data tends to be very reliable when I am out of the house and there is no wifi around. There was an instance when my family switched to AT&T, but our financial standing benefited more with T Mobile. We have been using there services for more than a year, and we will most likely continue to.
B. T.
XFINITY Cable
October 05, 2023 I am happy with my service provider. They are relatively consistant. The price is fine. I wish they would have real, caring people on their help line. But overall, they are as good as I have ever experienced.
A Germantown, MD Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 17, 2023 Rose
XFINITY Cable
March 12, 2023 I use the prepaid service that i much prefer to contract service. I can cancel at any time and not face any fees. it's more beneficial overall in my opinion
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Germantown?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Germantown is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Germantown is XFINITY.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Germantown, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.