Internet providers in Bethesda, MD

Internet in Bethesda

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Bethesda area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Bethesda Residential Internet Coverage

Located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the city of Bethesda is a growing hub of residential neighborhoods and commerce. No matter what your internet needs are, you can find several internet plans that fit your habits and budget.

Several internet service providers in Bethesda offer coverage to the entirety of Bethesda. These options include Verizon Fios, which offers fiber optic internet; Windstream, which has several high-speed plans; and Xfinity, which brings cable service to this city.

Through RCN, a handful of eastern Bethesda neighborhoods enjoy access to high-speed internet.

Service reaches the eastern city limits in neighborhoods like Columbia Forest and Glen Cove. Service stretches through the central part of the city, stopping before reaching Bannockburn.

Atlantic Broadband brings service to most of Bethesda with its network. Atlantech Online offers a small network that covers a portion of northeastern Bethesda. The same is true for Cogent Communication, which serves Bradley Hills Grove.

Zayo Group is another growing ISP in Bethesda. Coverage reaches most of western Bethesda. In comparison, XO Communications primarily serves the eastern half of the city.

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Average download speed
186.99 Mbps

Average upload speed
83.97 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
15.06 ms

Average jitter
22.8 ms

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Summary of Bethesda internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Atlantech Online, Inc.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Atlantech Online, Inc.