In District of Columbia there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.40% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in District of Columbia
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in District of Columbia are not shown.
District of Columbia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in District of Columbia is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.40% of District of Columbia. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in District of Columbia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in District of Columbia?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in District of Columbia.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average District of Columbia home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 330 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in District of Columbia.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of District of Columbia, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in District of Columbia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in District of Columbia you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.26% of District of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.21% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of District of Columbia homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in District of Columbia, along with details on where in District of Columbia and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in District of Columbia
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.30%, or 597,486 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire District of Columbia area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of District of Columbia.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all District of Columbia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other District of Columbia cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in District of Columbia
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 67.92%, or 408,703 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, north, east, central, south, and northeast District of Columbia area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of District of Columbia.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 330 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 832 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 330.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other District of Columbia cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
District of Columbia Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to District of Columbia or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in District of Columbia compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in District of Columbia are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 1,000 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 99.40% in District of Columbia.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around District of Columbia are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Maryland: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: less cable coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Vermont: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alaska: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Dakota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: less cable coverage, slower speeds