In Brightwood there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.88% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
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Brightwood, Washington, DC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Brightwood
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Brightwood are not shown.
Brightwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Brightwood is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.88% of Brightwood. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Brightwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Brightwood?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Brightwood.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Brightwood home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.88% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Brightwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brightwood you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.86% of Brightwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.02% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Brightwood homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brightwood, along with details on where in Brightwood and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Brightwood, Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.88%, or 22,657 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brightwood area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brightwood.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brightwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brightwood. The fastest plan anyone in Brightwood can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Brightwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Brightwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Brightwood cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brightwood is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 554 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.88%, or 22,657 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brightwood area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brightwood.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brightwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Brightwood. The fastest plan anyone in Brightwood can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Brightwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Brightwood download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Brightwood cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Brightwood is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Brightwood Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brightwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Brightwood compare to the rest of Washington?
Cable internet speeds in Brightwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 2,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 99.88% in Brightwood.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brightwood are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Petworth, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Takoma Park, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Barnaby Woods, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll Manor, Takoma Park, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan Park, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Arverne, Queens, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Olympia Heights, Miami, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hunts Point, Bronx, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sommerset West-Elmonica South, Hillsboro, OR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Haddington-Carroll Park, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, similar speeds