Satellite TV in Washington is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.

Washington, DC Map of  Satellite alternatives

Recommended Satellite Alternative

Fiber
Cable
DSL
Fixed Wireless

 

Washington Satellite Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

Satellite TV in Washington

DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to fiber companies like Verizon for television service. Satellite TV generally provides Washington residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most fiber service a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 98.47% of the Washington metro area homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.

Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the majority of the Washington metro area. City residents will likely have satellite TV options only in no part of the city.

 

Satellite Internet in Washington, DC

Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 11 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the less than 1% of Washington residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.

See the other 11 TV and internet providers in your area.

What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in the Washington metro area?

  • Fiber is fastest for 2.48% of Washington homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 95.99% of Washington homes.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1% of Washington homes.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1% of Washington homes.

 

Alternatives to Satellite Service

Technology
Availability
Number of providers
Avg. Speed
Link
Fiber TV & Internet
85.64%
1
946 Mbps
Cable TV & Internet
97.48%
3
994 Mbps
DSL Internet
72.78%
1
8.8 Mbps
Fixed Wireless Internet
37.03%
6
67 Mbps
Satellite TV & Internet
100%
Many
15 Mbps
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You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like Verizon to make sure customers get the best service available.

 

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