In Potomac there are 3 internet service providers, with Verizon being the most popular. Verizon offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Verizon customers had an average download speed of 258 Mbps and an average upload speed of 125 Mbps. In addition to Verizon, Xfinity and Atlantech Online offer cable, DSL and fiber internet service.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 258 Mbps | 125 Mbps | 6 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 245 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 9 ms |
| Atlantech Online DSL Fiber | 47 Mbps | 53 Mbps | 8 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Verizon is the most popular provider in Potomac offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 258 Mbps for download speeds and 125 Mbps for upload speeds over 17,464 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Potomac. 31% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 36% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 505 Mbps | 149 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 166 Mbps | 66 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 9 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 16 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 308 Mbps | 245 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 329 Mbps | 252 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 453 Mbps | 83 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 333 Mbps | 287 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 201 Mbps | 90 Mbps | 5 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 439 Mbps | 263 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 265 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 7 ms |
Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Potomac offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 245 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,272 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Potomac. 29% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 43% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 917 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 233 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 13 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 851 Mbps | 117 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 53 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 104 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 573 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 10 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 359 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 539 Mbps | 68 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 16 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 107 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 18 ms |
Atlantech Online is the 3rd most popular provider in Potomac offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 47 Mbps for download speeds and 53 Mbps for upload speeds over 119 recent tests.
Atlantech Online has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Potomac. 56% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 67% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | 910 Mbps | 136 Mbps | 7 ms |
| May 31, 2024 | 54 Mbps | 57 Mbps | 8 ms |
| May 28, 2024 | 85 Mbps | 71 Mbps | 3 ms |
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