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In District of Columbia there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 62.19% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 169 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.
Fixed Wireless 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in District of Columbia is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 62.19% of District of Columbia. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is STARRY. Call one of the companies with service in District of Columbia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in District of Columbia?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in District of Columbia.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average District of Columbia home can get up to 169 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the state is 200 Mbps, which 51.09% 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 5.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in District of Columbia.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of District of Columbia, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
STARRY Fixed Wireless in District of Columbia
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 51.09%, or 307,394 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, northwest, south, north, east, and southeast District of Columbia area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of District of Columbia.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all District of Columbia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other District of Columbia fixed wireless providers. STARRY 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 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in District of Columbia
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 27.07%, or 162,897 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire District of Columbia area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of District of Columbia.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all District of Columbia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other District of Columbia fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
DC Access Fixed Wireless in District of Columbia
DC Access fixed wireless coverage
About 7.95%, or 47,840 people, have DC Access fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, west, south, east, central, north, and northwest District of Columbia area. DC Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of District of Columbia.
DC Access fixed wireless download speeds
DC Access is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DC Access fixed wireless is below average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from DC Access goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 13.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 32.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
DC Access fixed wireless upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DC Access fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DC Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other District of Columbia fixed wireless providers. DC Access offers 6 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, DC Access customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
District of Columbia Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in District of Columbia compare to the rest of the United States?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in District of Columbia are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 169 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the state. Average fixed wireless coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 62.19% in District of Columbia.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New York: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Vermont: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- South Dakota: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Montana: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds