Best Internet Providers in Silver Spring, MD
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring has 8 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 Silver Spring.
Ranks compare Silver Spring with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Silver Spring, MD at a Glance
Silver Spring Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Silver Spring ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Silver Spring, MD?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
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 Silver Spring
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Believe Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Silver Spring Compares to Places Its Size
Silver Spring's report card score is tied 186th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 67th of 305.
| Measure | Silver Spring | 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 | 88.1% | 104th of 305 | 95.6% | 77.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,180 Mbps | 262nd of 305 | 2,157 Mbps | 2,260 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 231st 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 | 2.6 | Tied 154th of 305 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | Tied 23rd of 305 | 28% | 19% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 98% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 60th of 305 | 96% | 93% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 66th of 305 | 87% | 80% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 73rd of 305 | 91% | 86% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $119,973 | 53rd of 305 | $149,424 | $117,984 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 88.1% of homes in Silver Spring, against 95.6% across Montgomery County and 77.0% across Maryland. Households in Silver Spring are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $119,973 (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 Silver Spring
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Silver Spring?
EarthLink Fiber in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,013 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 87.6% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,013 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,991 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Silver Spring from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(452)
Avg. Download Speed
2,013 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 87.6% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,013 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,991 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Silver Spring from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Silver Spring?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
352 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.6% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 352 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the city.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
310 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 310 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 250, with an average of 103 Mbps throughout the city.
Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Believe Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Silver Spring?
XFINITY Cable in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,898 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Silver Spring homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,898 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 511 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Silver Spring, MD
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 69.4% of Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Silver Spring, MD.
Internet in Silver Spring by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 88.6% of homes in 20910 to 99.4% in 20901. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Silver Spring
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillandale | 5,949 | 95.1% | 2,279 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 91/100 |
| Forest Glen | 4,173 | 97.6% | 2,240 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 78/100 |
ZIP codes in Silver Spring
How Silver Spring Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Silver Spring that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, South Kensington has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Adelphi the fewest (91.2%); Silver Spring has 88.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring (this page) | 109,789 | 88.1% | 2,180 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 83/100 |
| Wheaton | 51,057 | 93.6% | 2,201 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 91/100 |
| Takoma Park | 27,790 | 96.9% | 2,227 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 87/100 |
| White Oak | 21,810 | 96.0% | 2,223 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 86/100 |
| Adelphi | 16,100 | 91.2% | 2,258 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 80/100 |
| Kemp Mill | 14,048 | 100.0% | 2,292 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 95/100 |
| Kensington | 13,729 | 100.0% | 2,255 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 82/100 |
| Four Corners | 8,316 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 93/100 |
| South Kensington | 7,622 | 100.0% | 2,239 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,130 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 97/100 |
| North Chevy Chase | 637 | 100.0% | 2,170 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 97/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Silver Spring?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Silver Spring
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Starry | 800 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Believe Wireless | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Silver Spring Internet Providers
Based on 156 reviews from Maryland internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Silver Spring residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Maryland, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 98.8% coverage in Silver Spring.
At a national level, based on 4741 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 Silver Spring Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Silver Spring, Maryland, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Silver Spring Overall | Maryland Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (3) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Silver Spring
Based on data reported by Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,898 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Silver Spring Speed | Maryland Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (3) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (2) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Silver Spring?
Of the providers in Silver Spring, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Silver Spring 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.
EarthLink is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Silver Spring
| ISP / Tech Type | Silver Spring Affordability | Maryland Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (3) | (65) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (2) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (9) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Maryland
Customer Reviews
A Silver Spring, MD Customer
XFINITY Fiber
June 04, 2026 I haven't had alot of issues with my service provider as of recently. The service is pretty good as far as speed or network visibility. However, I do travel alot for work and the biggest disconnect I've noticed is not having phone service in certain buildings especially around DC. It really hinders my work at times so in that regard, I rated the service a 4 overall. It would've been 3, had I not also noticed other coworkers have SOME (not all) of the same phone service drop areas. But I keep it at 4 because we did recently have a power outage during a storm a few days ago. That was the first outage in a long time that I've ever experienced on a wide scale level. I had to use mobile cellular data to get by but it was actually not a bad experience at all. It really helped me get through the storm and look up some resources. And for the most part, the data speed was pretty fast all things considered. I have sold lines for my provider in the past, so I was already very familiar with them being known for fast fiber speed capacities but overall, I've noticed I tend to have no disruptions in service, max 3x a year if you consider emergencies like the power outage. I have thought about t-mobile though, because I've seen coworkers have GREAT phone service in alot of places I don't. And I don't see internet or download speeds or data being a huge detractor either. I would just need cost comparisons. I.e. I'm satisfied with the service but it could be better, I just don't know that the prices out there are competitive.
A Silver Spring, MD Customer
Verizon Fiber
February 03, 2023 
A Cloverly, MD Customer
AT&T DSL
August 26, 2025 A Colesville, MD Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 18, 2023 I enjoyed xfinity more when I was on a lower price point. The price point/deals they offer now aren't as good as they used to be. It's much more expensive for the same level of service.
Charlie M.
Verizon Fiber
May 16, 2023 We're forced to bundle cable with our internet so that we can pay a smaller price than if we had internet only. And then every 9 months or so Verizon decides to jack up the price and we have to call them and go through this routine where we say we're going to leave and then they offer us a discount... I hate it. It's a waste of life. I wish there was something simpler.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Silver Spring?
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 Silver Spring is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Silver Spring is EarthLink.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Silver Spring, available to 99.9% 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.