In South West there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.60% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,882 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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South West, Washington, DC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in South West
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 South West are not shown.
South West 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 South West is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.60% of South West. 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 South West above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in South West?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South West.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average South West home can get up to 1,882 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 83.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.69% 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 South West.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of South West, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South West?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South West you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.50% of South West homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.11% 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 South West homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South West, along with details on where in South West and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in South West, Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.60%, or 16,382 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South West area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South West.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South West. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South West. The fastest plan anyone in South West 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 South West customers is up to 1,872 Mbps.
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- 84.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In South West 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 South West 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 South West 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 871 Mbps.
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- 37.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in South West, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 32.52%, or 5,349 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, east, southeast, and north South West area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of South West.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South West. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South West. The fastest plan anyone in South West can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all South West customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In South West 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 South West cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South West is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
South West Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South West or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in South West compare to the rest of Washington?
Cable internet speeds in South West are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 1,882 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 99.60% in South West.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South West 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
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Park, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hill East, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairlawn, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shaw, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crystal City, Arlington, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Audubon, New Orleans, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Macdonald Ranch, Henderson, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lea Hill, Auburn, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Langley Park, Hyattsville, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, East Honolulu, HI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Koreatown, Palisades Park, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde Park-Brookwood-Southern Hills, Shreveport, LA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Heritage, San Antonio, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds