In Downtown there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 56.76% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,222 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Downtown, Washington, DC.
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Downtown, Washington, DC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Downtown
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 Downtown are not shown.
Downtown 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 Downtown is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 56.76% of Downtown. 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 Downtown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Downtown.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 1,222 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 9.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 32.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Downtown, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.42% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 90.33% 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 Downtown homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown, Washington, DC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 48.18%, or 4,422 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, north, central, west, southeast, northeast, and northwest Downtown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 1,157 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 1,108 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Downtown, Washington, DC
Verizon fiber coverage
About 48.18%, or 4,422 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, north, central, west, southeast, northeast, and northwest Downtown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 1,157 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 1,108 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Downtown, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 18.79%, or 1,725 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, east, south, central, northwest, and west Downtown 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 Downtown.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Downtown, Washington, DC
Starry fiber coverage
About 5.77%, or 530 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast Downtown 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 Downtown.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Downtown Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Washington?
Fiber internet speeds in Downtown are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 1,222 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 56.76% in Downtown.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown 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
- Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shaw, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South West, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bethel Welborn, Kansas City, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mustang-Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Holly, Everett, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kenfield, Buffalo, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeside, San Antonio, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lindenwood Park, St. Louis, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Merriman Valley, Akron, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Merritt, Oakland, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Midway-Coldstream, Baltimore, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds