Internet providers in Fort Washington, Maryland 20744
ZIP code 20744 is in Fort Washington, Prince Georges County, Maryland. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Fort Washington 20744: local snapshot
About 93% of the 19,726 households in 20744 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Maryland average of 91%. That ranks 20744#191 of 437 ZIP codes in Maryland for broadband adoption. Very few households (4%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Fort Washington, Maryland
Share of residential locations in Fort Washington where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 99% | Check availability |
| 2 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 84% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 26% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Fort Washington?
Fiber is widely available: about 98% of locations in Fort Washington can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 62% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Fort Washington that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Fort Washington 20744
Verizon reports service to the most residential locations in Fort Washington, about 99%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Verizon, Xfinity, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
The median age of residents is 43.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Fort Washington?
Yes, in part. About 98% of residential locations in Fort Washington can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Fort Washington?
Verizon reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Fort Washington, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Fort Washington?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Fort Washington, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Fort Washington 20744?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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