In District of Columbia there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.68% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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.
8 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.68% of District of Columbia. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in District of Columbia above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in District of Columbia.
How fast are internet speeds in District of Columbia?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in District of Columbia.
Internet Speed Key
The average District of Columbia home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in District of Columbia.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of District of Columbia, and slower in the southwest areas of the state.
What type of internet should I choose in District of Columbia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in District of Columbia you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in District of Columbia
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the District of Columbia internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in District of Columbia based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
District of Columbia internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, District of Columbia homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. District of Columbia internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, District of Columbia is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in District of Columbia
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.30%, or 597,486 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire District of Columbia area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of District of Columbia.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all District of Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other District of Columbia cable providers. XFINITY 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 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in District of Columbia
Verizon DSL coverage
About 93.10%, or 560,210 people, have Verizon DSL 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 most of District of Columbia.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 52.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other District of Columbia DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.93 Mbps.
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- 73.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
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 Cable in District of Columbia
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 67.92%, or 408,703 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, north, east, central, 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 much of District of Columbia.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 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, the slowest package only goes up to 330 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 832 Mbps.
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- 74.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 330.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other District of Columbia cable 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.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 Internet 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 internet in District of Columbia compare to the rest of the United States?
Internet speeds in District of Columbia are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 951 Mbps in the United States versus 998 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 99.41% versus 99.68% in District of Columbia.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: more internet coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Vermont: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alaska: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montana: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more internet coverage, slower speeds