In the Washington area there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 96.31% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,879 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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Washington, DC Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Washington
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 the Washington area are not shown.
Washington Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Washington area is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 96.31% of the Washington area. 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 the Washington area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Washington area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Washington area.
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The average Washington home can get up to 1,879 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 81.30% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Washington area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the Washington area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Washington area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Washington area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.37% of Washington homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.56% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.15% of Washington homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Washington area, along with details on where in the Washington area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 78.76%, or 4,944,970 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Washington area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 1,843 Mbps.
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- 80.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Washington area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington cable providers. XFINITY offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Washington area 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 443 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 13.10%, or 822,182 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, north, east, central, south, and northeast Washington 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 the Washington area.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 below average compared to other Washington cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Washington area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Washington Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Washington area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Washington area compare to the rest of District of Columbia?
Cable internet speeds in the Washington area are much faster versus the average speeds in District of Columbia: 0.00 Mbps in District of Columbia versus 1,879 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in District of Columbia is 0.00% versus 96.31% in the Washington area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Washington area 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Mount Rainier, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cottage City, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colmar Manor, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Brentwood, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chillum, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Takoma Park, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Edmonston, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Atlanta, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Miami, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Houston, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds