Who is our top ranked provider in Friendship Heights Village MD? [Updated]

Friendship Heights Village, Maryland Broadband Internet Service

Friendship Heights Village, MD has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Friendship Heights Village. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Friendship Heights Village is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Friendship Heights Village MD Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Friendship Heights Village have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Friendship Heights Village compare to Montgomery County? The average speed in Friendship Heights Village is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Montgomery County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Maryland average of 32.37 Mbps.

Friendship Heights Village Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Friendship Heights Village is 0.2% slower than the average in Maryland and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Friendship Heights Village is 7.19 Mbps. This is 23.4% slower than the Montgomery County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Friendship Heights Village population
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of Friendship Heights Village residents
The average download speed in Friendship Heights Village is 23% faster than the Montgomery County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 93.2% of Montgomery County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Friendship Heights Village residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Friendship Heights Village, Maryland.

How do the internet speeds in Friendship Heights Village compare to other cities in Maryland?

Click through to see how the Friendship Heights Village broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Catonsville, Forest Glen, Jarrettsville, La Vale, Martins Additions, Point Of Rocks, Rossville

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Friendship Heights Village, Maryland?

The following zip codes were used: 20815

Who has the fastest internet service in Friendship Heights Village?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Friendship Heights Village.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Friendship Heights Village, Maryland.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

Friendship Heights Village Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.