In District of Columbia there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 85.20% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 944 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.
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 85.20% of District of Columbia. Areas in green have fiber 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 District of Columbia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in District of Columbia?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in District of Columbia.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average District of Columbia home can get up to 944 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 2,000 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in District of Columbia.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of District of Columbia, and slower in the central areas of the state.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Verizon Fiber in District of Columbia
Verizon fiber coverage
About 83.27%, or 501,079 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire District of Columbia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of District of Columbia.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all District of Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other District of Columbia fiber providers. Verizon 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 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in District of Columbia
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 5.85%, or 35,173 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, central, north, southeast, east, 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 a very small piece of District of Columbia.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no 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, and all District of Columbia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other District of Columbia fiber 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 Fiber 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 fiber internet in District of Columbia compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in District of Columbia are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 944 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 85.20% in District of Columbia.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: less fiber coverage, slower speeds