In the Washington area there are 15 residential internet providers covering 98.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,951 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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15 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
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Internet service is available in 98.85% of the Washington area. 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 the Washington area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Washington area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Washington area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Washington home can get up to 1,951 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Washington area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Washington area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Washington area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Washington area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Washington
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Washington area 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 the Washington area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Washington internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Washington homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Washington internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 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, the Washington area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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 Cable in Washington, DC
XFINITY cable coverage
About 78.76%, or 4,944,970 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Washington area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 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 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 1,843 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Washington area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington cable 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 443 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Washington, DC
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 13.10%, or 822,182 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, north, east, central, south, and northeast Washington 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 the Washington area.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 below average compared to other Washington cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Washington area 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 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.22%, or 5,852,600 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington 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 the Washington area.
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 the Washington area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 Washington fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 81.35%, or 5,107,626 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from EarthLink goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 125.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 61.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 10 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.5 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 61.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 81.33%, or 5,106,080 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Washington area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 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 9.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 33.60%, or 2,109,334 people, have Verizon fixed wireless 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 a small portion of the Washington area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 449 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 78.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 below average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 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 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 32 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 78.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 8.29%, or 520,530 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, south, east, north, and southeast Washington 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 the Washington area.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 370 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 80.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington area 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 above average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 5 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 116 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 90.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
Believe Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 2.56%, or 160,832 people, have Believe Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, and central Washington area. Believe Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Washington area.
Believe Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Believe Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Believe Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from Believe Wireless goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 89.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Believe Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Believe Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Believe Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. Believe Wireless offers 3 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Believe Wireless customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
DC Access Fixed Wireless in Washington, DC
DC Access fixed wireless coverage
About 1.20%, or 75,406 people, have DC Access fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, east, south, and central Washington area. DC Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Washington area.
DC Access fixed wireless download speeds
DC Access is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Washington area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DC Access fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Washington area. The fastest plan anyone in the Washington area can order from DC Access goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
DC Access fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Washington area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for DC Access fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DC Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. DC Access offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Washington area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Washington Internet 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 internet in the Washington area compare to the rest of District of Columbia?
Internet speeds in the Washington area are comparable versus the average speeds in District of Columbia: 1,950 Mbps in District of Columbia versus 1,951 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in District of Columbia is 96.49% versus 98.85% in the Washington area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cottage City, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colmar Manor, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Brentwood, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chillum, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Takoma Park, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edmonston, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Atlanta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miami, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds