In the Washington metro area there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 72.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 8.8 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.
DSL Internet Service Provider in Washington
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Washington metro area are not shown.
Washington Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Washington metro area is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 72.78% of the Washington metro area. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in the Washington metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in the Washington metro area?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in the Washington metro area.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Washington home can get up to 8.8 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 80 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Washington metro area.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Washington metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in the Washington metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Washington metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.48% of Washington homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.99% of the city.
- 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 Washington homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Washington metro area, along with details on where in the Washington metro area and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Washington, DC
Verizon DSL coverage
About 72.04%, or 3,779,245 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Washington metro area.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 8.5 Mbps.
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- 29.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 20.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In the Washington metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washington DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Washington metro area is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.84 Mbps.
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- 45.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 46.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Washington DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Washington metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in the Washington metro area compare to the rest of District of Columbia?
DSL internet speeds in the Washington metro area are slower versus the average speeds in District of Columbia: 1,000 Mbps in District of Columbia versus 8.8 Mbps in the city. The state has far less DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in District of Columbia is 99.40% versus 72.78% in the Washington metro area.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Washington metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Washington, DC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Rainier, MD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Friendship Heights Village, MD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Village, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cottage City, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colmar Manor, MD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Brentwood, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Atlanta Metro, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds