In Shaw there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 87.36% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,241 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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Shaw, Washington, DC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Shaw
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 Shaw are not shown.
Shaw Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Shaw is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 87.36% of Shaw. 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 Shaw above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Shaw?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Shaw.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Shaw home can get up to 1,241 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 23.71% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 63.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shaw.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Shaw, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Shaw?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shaw you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.71% of Shaw homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.22% 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 Shaw homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shaw, along with details on where in Shaw and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Shaw, Washington, DC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 87.36%, or 12,749 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Shaw area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shaw.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shaw. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shaw. The fastest plan anyone in Shaw 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 Shaw customers is up to 1,241 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Shaw 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 Shaw 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 Shaw 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 1,197 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Shaw, Washington, DC
Verizon fiber coverage
About 87.36%, or 12,749 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Shaw area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shaw.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shaw. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shaw. The fastest plan anyone in Shaw 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 Shaw customers is up to 1,241 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Shaw 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 Shaw 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 Shaw 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 1,197 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Shaw, Washington, DC
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 3.22%, or 470 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast Shaw 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 Shaw.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shaw. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shaw. The fastest plan anyone in Shaw can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Shaw customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Shaw download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shaw fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shaw is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Shaw Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shaw or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Shaw compare to the rest of Washington?
Fiber internet speeds in Shaw are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 1,241 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 87.36% in Shaw.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shaw 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: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia Heights, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Kahaluu, Kaneohe, HI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast, Eugene, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Mount Vernon, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Columbus, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Park, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Lowell, Lowell, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Englewood, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Heights, Spokane, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds