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In the Washington metro area there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 37.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 67 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 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 37.03% of the Washington metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in the Washington metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Washington metro area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Washington metro area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Washington home can get up to 67 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 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 5.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Washington metro area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Washington metro area, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Washington, DC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.84%, or 1,302,868 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington 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 the Washington metro area.
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 the Washington metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless 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 T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington metro area 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 below average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 8.07%, or 423,122 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, and north Washington area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Washington metro area.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Washington metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington metro area can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington metro area 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 Washington fixed wireless providers. STARRY 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 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
All Points Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 5.64%, or 295,777 people, have All Points Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Washington area. All Points Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Washington metro area.
All Points Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
All Points Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, All Points Broadband fixed wireless 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 All Points Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
All Points Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for All Points Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, All Points Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. All Points Broadband 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 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Telegia Communications Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
Telegia Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 2.83%, or 148,459 people, have Telegia Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Washington area. Telegia Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Washington metro area.
Telegia Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Telegia Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Telegia Communications fixed wireless 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 Telegia Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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Telegia Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Telegia Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Telegia Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. Telegia Communications 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 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 1.36%, or 71,361 people, have Virginia Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Washington area. Virginia Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Washington metro area.
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Virginia Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Virginia Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Washington metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington metro area can order from Virginia Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Virginia Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Virginia Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. Virginia Broadband 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 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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freedom broadband Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
freedom broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 1.18%, or 61,826 people, have freedom broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northeast Washington area. freedom broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Washington metro area.
freedom broadband fixed wireless download speeds
freedom broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, freedom broadband fixed wireless 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 freedom broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
freedom broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for freedom broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, freedom broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. freedom broadband 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 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Washington Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in the Washington metro area compare to the rest of District of Columbia?
Fixed Wireless 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 67 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in District of Columbia is 99.40% versus 37.03% in the Washington metro area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Rainier, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brentwood, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase Village, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cottage City, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Colmar Manor, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North Brentwood, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Atlanta Metro, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds