In District of Columbia there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 85.46% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,185 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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District of Columbia Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia are not shown.
District of Columbia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in District of Columbia is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 85.46% of District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in District of Columbia?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in District of Columbia.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average District of Columbia home can get up to 1,185 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 2,048 Mbps, which 17.22% 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 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in District of Columbia.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of District of Columbia, and slower in the southwest areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in District of Columbia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in District of Columbia you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.52% of District of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 77.97% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.51% of District of Columbia homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in District of Columbia, along with details on where in District of Columbia and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in District of Columbia
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 84.93%, or 585,601 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire District of Columbia area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of District of Columbia.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 1,163 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other District of Columbia fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,115 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in District of Columbia
Verizon fiber coverage
About 84.93%, or 585,601 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire District of Columbia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of District of Columbia.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 1,163 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other District of Columbia fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,115 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in District of Columbia
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 3.19%, or 22,030 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, central, west, east, north, and southeast District of Columbia area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of District of Columbia.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 1,551 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other District of Columbia fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia 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 479 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in District of Columbia
Starry fiber coverage
About 1.60%, or 11,012 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, central, west, northwest, and southeast District of Columbia area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of District of Columbia.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for District of Columbia customers is up to 717 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other District of Columbia fiber providers. Starry offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 243 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in District of Columbia
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.18%, or 8,138 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, central, northeast, southeast, east, south, and north District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in District of Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout District of Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in District of Columbia can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all District of Columbia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In District of Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other District of Columbia fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in District of Columbia is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
District of Columbia Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to District of Columbia or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in District of Columbia compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in District of Columbia are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 1,185 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 85.46% in District of Columbia.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around District of Columbia 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Maryland: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Alaska: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Puerto Rico: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Texas: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, slower speeds