In Columbia Heights there are 9 residential internet providers covering 95.38% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,995 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Columbia Heights
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 Columbia Heights are not shown.
Columbia Heights Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 95.38% of Columbia Heights. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Columbia Heights with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Columbia Heights?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Columbia Heights.
Internet Speed Key
The average Columbia Heights home can get up to 1,995 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 40.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.77% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbia Heights.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Columbia Heights, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Columbia Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbia Heights you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.06% of Columbia Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 55.32% 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 4.62% of Columbia Heights homes.
Internet Market Health in Columbia Heights
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Columbia Heights internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Columbia Heights based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Columbia Heights internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbia Heights homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Columbia Heights internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Columbia Heights is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbia Heights, along with details on where in Columbia Heights and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 95.38%, or 33,536 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 1,948 Mbps.
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- 93.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia Heights cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Columbia Heights 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 816 Mbps.
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- 33.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 91.73%, or 32,253 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights customers is up to 1,424 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights 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 1,390 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Verizon fiber coverage
About 91.73%, or 32,253 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights customers is up to 1,424 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights 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 1,390 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 91.25%, or 32,084 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia Heights cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 2.98%, or 1,047 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and west Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.97%, or 693 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Columbia Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.38%, or 33,536 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 75 Mbps.
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- 67.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Columbia Heights is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 67.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 90.74%, or 31,904 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia Heights.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 348 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 83.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 Columbia Heights is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 109 Mbps.
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- 5.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 84.56%, or 29,733 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbia Heights.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 812 Mbps.
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- 73.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless 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 Columbia Heights is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 60 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 81.27%, or 28,575 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbia Heights.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 81 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless 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 Columbia Heights is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 81.27%, or 28,575 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbia Heights.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 81 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 75.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia Heights fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Columbia Heights is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Columbia Heights Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbia Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Columbia Heights compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Columbia Heights are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 1,951 Mbps in Washington versus 1,995 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.85% versus 95.38% in Columbia Heights.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbia Heights are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Petworth, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodley Park, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shaw, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sycamore, Fort Worth, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Desert View, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seaport, Stockton, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roseland, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands-Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Throgs Neck-Edgewater Park, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Unionport, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds