In Brightwood there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 93.78% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,281 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
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 93.78% of Brightwood. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Brightwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Brightwood?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Brightwood.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Brightwood home can get up to 1,281 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 28.86% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 64.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brightwood.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Brightwood, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Brightwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brightwood you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Brightwood, Washington, DC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 93.78%, or 21,274 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brightwood area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brightwood.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brightwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brightwood. The fastest plan anyone in Brightwood can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Brightwood customers is up to 1,281 Mbps.
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- 30.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 69.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Brightwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Brightwood fiber providers. EarthLink 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 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,239 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 69.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.78%, or 21,274 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Brightwood area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Brightwood.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brightwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brightwood. The fastest plan anyone in Brightwood can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Brightwood customers is up to 1,281 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 69.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Brightwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Brightwood fiber providers. Verizon 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 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,239 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 69.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
Brightwood Fiber 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 fiber internet in Brightwood compare to the rest of Washington?
Fiber internet speeds in Brightwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 1,281 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 93.78% in Brightwood.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Petworth, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Takoma Park, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barnaby Woods, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll Manor, Takoma Park, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chevy Chase, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan Park, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Arverne, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Olympia Heights, Miami, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hunts Point, Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sommerset West-Elmonica South, Hillsboro, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Haddington-Carroll Park, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds