In Washington County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.66% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,609 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Washington County
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Washington County.
No internet provider of this type serves Washington County.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Washington County are not shown.
Washington County 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 Washington County
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Internet service is available in 99.66% of Washington County. 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Washington County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Washington County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Washington County.
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The average Washington County home can get up to 1,609 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 67.86% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Washington County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Washington County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 77.84% of Washington County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.40% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.93%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.50%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Washington County homes.
Internet Market Health in Washington County
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The map shows how competitive the Washington County 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 Washington County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Washington County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Washington County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Washington County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Washington County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington County, along with details on where in Washington County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Washington County, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 82.02%, or 9,025 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 41.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
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- 3.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 41.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Washington County, NC
Mediacom cable coverage
About 76.27%, or 8,392 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Mediacom goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 1,172 Mbps.
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- 17.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington County cable providers. Mediacom offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 213 Mbps.
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- 17.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Washington County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 67.05%, or 7,378 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Washington County, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 4.69%, or 516 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Washington County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street fiber. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washington County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Washington County, NC
Mediacom fiber coverage
About 4.16%, or 458 people, have Mediacom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, and west Washington County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.
Mediacom fiber download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mediacom fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom fiber upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washington County fiber providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Washington County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.30%, or 363 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, and south Washington County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 927 Mbps.
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- 85.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.43%, or 9,070 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington County.
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 Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington County 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 above average compared to other Washington County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 54.85%, or 6,035 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Washington County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington County 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 Washington County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 54.85%, or 6,035 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washington County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Washington County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington County 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 Washington County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NC
Brightspeed fixed wireless coverage
About 19.07%, or 2,098 people, have Brightspeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, northeast, south, and central Washington County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Washington County.
Brightspeed fixed wireless download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Brightspeed fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Washington County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washington County fixed wireless providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 13.28%, or 1,461 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, and south Washington County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington County. The fastest plan anyone in Washington County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washington County customers is up to 126 Mbps.
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- 36.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 63.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington County 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 the fastest compared to other Washington County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 36.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
Washington County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Washington County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Washington County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,577 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,609 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.49% versus 99.66% in Washington County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Tyrrell County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dare County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edgecombe County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nash County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilson County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wake County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Durham County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Emmons County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dooly County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dundy County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dunn County, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Early County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edwards County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Donley County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds