In Shaw there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.93% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,887 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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Shaw, Washington, DC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Shaw
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 Shaw are not shown.
Shaw 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Shaw is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.93% of Shaw. 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 Shaw above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Shaw?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Shaw.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Shaw home can get up to 1,887 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 82.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.63% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shaw.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Shaw, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Shaw?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shaw you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.71% of Shaw homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.22% 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 Shaw homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shaw, along with details on where in Shaw and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Shaw, Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.93%, or 14,584 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Shaw area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shaw.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shaw. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shaw. The fastest plan anyone in Shaw can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Shaw customers is up to 1,861 Mbps.
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- 82.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Shaw 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 Shaw cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Shaw is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 524 Mbps.
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- 17.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Shaw, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 44.59%, or 6,508 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, west, northwest, southwest, north, central, and southeast Shaw area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shaw.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shaw. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shaw. The fastest plan anyone in Shaw can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Shaw customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Shaw 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 Shaw cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shaw is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Shaw Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shaw or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Shaw compare to the rest of Washington?
Cable internet speeds in Shaw are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 1,887 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 99.93% in Shaw.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shaw 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
- Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Kahaluu, Kaneohe, HI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast, Eugene, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Mount Vernon, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Side, Columbus, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Park, Los Angeles, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Englewood, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln Heights, Spokane, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds