In Downtown there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.75% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,955 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 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
Availability maps for all providers in Downtown
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Internet service is available in 99.75% of Downtown. 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 Downtown with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 1,955 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Downtown, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Downtown
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown 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 Downtown based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Downtown internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown 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. Downtown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Downtown needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown, Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.64%, or 9,146 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 1,924 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 1,310 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Downtown, Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 82.05%, or 7,531 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, north, southeast, south, central, west, and northeast Downtown area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. 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 cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown cable 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 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
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.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Washington, DC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 99.06%, or 9,093 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 82 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 75.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Downtown 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 Downtown 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
- 75.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Washington, DC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 99.06%, or 9,093 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 82 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 75.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Downtown 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 Downtown 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
- 75.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Washington, DC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.76%, or 8,698 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, north, southeast, south, central, northeast, and west Downtown 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 Downtown.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 82 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downtown 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 Downtown 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Washington, DC
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 80.60%, or 7,398 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, north, northwest, south, central, northeast, southeast, and west Downtown area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 367 Mbps.
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- 12.5% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 Downtown 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 112 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Washington, DC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 78.09%, or 7,168 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 954 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 71 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Downtown Internet 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 internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Downtown are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 1,951 Mbps in Washington versus 1,955 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.85% versus 99.75% in Downtown.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Mt Vernon Square, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shaw, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan Circle, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- U Street Corridor, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dupont Circle, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ledroit Park, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South West, Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanton Park, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bethel Welborn, Kansas City, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mustang-Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holly, Everett, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenfield, Buffalo, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeside, San Antonio, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lindenwood Park, St. Louis, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Merriman Valley, Akron, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Merritt, Oakland, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midway-Coldstream, Baltimore, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds