In Washington there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,720 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
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 Washington are not shown.
Washington 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
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Internet service is available in 99.92% of Washington. 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 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Washington?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Washington.
Internet Speed Key
The average Washington home can get up to 1,720 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 72.95% 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 Washington.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Washington, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Washington?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.93% of Washington homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.71% 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 less than 1% of Washington homes.
Internet Market Health in Washington
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Washington 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 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Washington 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 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 8 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 is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington, along with details on where in Washington and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Washington, NC
Optimum cable coverage
About 94.36%, or 21,752 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Washington download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Washington, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 77.89%, or 17,955 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 13.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Washington 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 DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Washington 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Washington, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 75.16%, or 17,325 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, northwest, south, west, east, northeast, and north Washington area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 1,946 Mbps.
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- 97.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Washington download speeds tend to be faster than 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 fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Washington is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,946 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Washington, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 15.86%, or 3,655 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Washington area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Washington.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Washington 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 the slowest compared to other Washington fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Washington, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 97.94%, or 22,576 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Washington fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Washington is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.44%, or 20,616 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, central, east, south, west, northeast, and north 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 Washington.
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. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington 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 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington 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 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 Washington 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washington, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 38.02%, or 8,765 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, west, north, northeast, central, and southwest Washington area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Washington.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from EarthLink 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 27 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington 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 Washington fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Washington 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washington, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 38.02%, or 8,765 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, west, north, northeast, central, and southwest Washington area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Washington.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington 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 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington 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 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 Washington 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Washington, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 20.58%, or 4,745 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, and northwest 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 Washington.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washington 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 fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Washington Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Washington compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Washington are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,720 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.92% in Washington.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington 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
- Washington Park, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hootentown, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chocowinity, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Leach, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Five Points, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pactolus, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blounts Creek, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grimesland, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Everetts Crossroads, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McConnell, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stoneham, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Evans, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Evergreen, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fallon, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fernley, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fountain Inn, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Short Pump, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Andrews, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanwood, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds