In the Washington area there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 86.68% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,450 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
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 86.68% of the Washington area. 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 the Washington area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Washington area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Washington area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Washington home can get up to 1,450 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Washington area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Washington area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Washington, DC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 84.54%, or 5,307,786 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Washington area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 1,369 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 below average compared to other Washington fiber providers. EarthLink 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 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,332 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Washington, DC
Verizon fiber coverage
About 84.54%, or 5,307,786 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Washington area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 1,369 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 below average compared to other Washington fiber providers. Verizon 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 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,332 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 60.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Washington, DC
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.38%, or 86,626 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, east, north, and southeast Washington 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 the Washington area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 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 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 1,477 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 below average compared to other Washington fiber 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 502 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Washington Fiber 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 fiber internet in the Washington area compare to the rest of District of Columbia?
Fiber 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 1,450 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in District of Columbia is 0.00% versus 86.68% in the Washington area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cottage City, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colmar Manor, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Brentwood, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chillum, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Takoma Park, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edmonston, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Atlanta, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Miami, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boston, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Houston, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds