In the Washington metro area there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 85.64% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 946 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 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
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 the Washington metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 85.64% of the Washington metro area. 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 the Washington metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Washington metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Washington metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Washington home can get up to 946 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 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 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Washington metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Washington metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Washington, DC
Verizon fiber coverage
About 85.03%, or 4,460,711 people, have Verizon fiber 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 most of the Washington metro area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Washington metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Washington metro area 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 below average compared to other Washington fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Washington metro area is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Washington Fiber 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 fiber internet in the Washington metro area compare to the rest of District of Columbia?
Fiber internet speeds in the Washington metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in District of Columbia: 1,000 Mbps in District of Columbia versus 946 Mbps in the city. The state has less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in District of Columbia is 99.40% versus 85.64% in the Washington metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Rainier, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Friendship Heights Village, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brentwood, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Village, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cottage City, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colmar Manor, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Brentwood, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Atlanta Metro, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds