Internet providers in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington is in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, and has 24 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Washington, about 99%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, and Astound Broadband), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet and Starry offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in Washington
- Widest coverage: Xfinity (about 99% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 89% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in Washington
- 20001
- 20002
- 20003
- 20004
- 20005
- 20006
- 20007
- 20008
- 20009
- 20010
- 20011
- 20012
- 20015
- 20016
- 20017
- 20018
- 20019
- 20020
- 20024
- 20032
- 20036
- 20037
- 20052
- 20373
Compare internet providers in Washington, District of Columbia
Share of residential locations in Washington where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 93% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 89% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 65% | Check availability |
| 5 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 64% | |
| 6 | Starry | Fixed wireless | 34% | |
| 7 | DC Access | Fixed wireless | 11% | |
| 8 | Believe Wireless | Fixed wireless | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Washington?
Fiber is widely available: about 63% of locations in Washington can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 80% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 92% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Washington that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Washington?
Yes, in part. About 63% of residential locations in Washington can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 80% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Washington?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Washington, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Washington?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Washington, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (Viasat, HughesNet, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Washington?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.