High Speed Internet Providers in District of Columbia

Fastest Internet Providers in District of Columbia

The listed download speeds are the highest offered by each of the fastest Internet providers in District of Columbia. The state coverage is their overall availability percentage for households in the state at any speed and the Fastest Internet Provider list is limited to companies with more than 2% overall coverage on a statewide basis. Most Internet providers do not offer their fastest speeds in all parts of their coverage area in the state. Try using our Internet Availability Comparison Form for a more accurate picture of what's availabile in your area.

Wired Internet Options in District of Columbia

Traditional telephone companies and TV service providers are the main internet service providers in District of Columbia and most other areas with wired broadband internet. While internet providers larger metro areas may have gigbit speeds and fiber optic infrastructure, copper-line infrastructure is primarily used in smaller centers and rural areas. Still, maximum speeds on older networks in can be as high as 2.0 Gbps for cable and less than 10 Mbps for DSL. In select areas with fiber, internet speeds can be as high as 1.0 Gbps. The top ISP's in District of Columbia include Xfinity, Starry and Believe Wireless Broadband.

Among cable, DSL and fiber internet providers, these ISP's offer the best coverage in District of Columbia on a state-wide basis and in the cities they serve.

Top Wireless and Satellite Internet Providers in District of Columbia

Satellite internet service should be available anywhere as long as the user has a clear view of the sky, but in some areas, where satellite internet connection rates are already at capacity, service may be unavailable. Other wireless service provider coverage depends on density and location of ground-based infrastructure.