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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in District of Columbia
Xfinity and Verizon are your two primary wired internet suppliers in Washington, DC. Xfinity has cable internet speeds of up to 2,000Mbps, while Verizon's fiber goes a little higher at 2,300Mbps. Astound Broadband (RCN) is another cable and fiber internet provider in the area, with speeds topping out at 1,500Mbps and 2,000Mbps, respectively. T-Mobile's fixed wireless internet doesn't go multi-gig, but it's your best option over satellite internet if you're not happy with the wired internet services in your area.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars from customers in District of Columbia.
That ranks District of Columbia 4th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating
4th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$118.19 average price per payment for internet, per household
94.2% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.8/5 average customer service rating of internet services
4/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
689,545 people
1.85 average people per household
$40,346 average income per household
23 average age per household
30% of population employed
53% lower than national average
Ranked 51st nationally
45% higher than national average
Ranked 1st nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 2nd nationally
51% lower than national average
Ranked 51st nationally
Fastest internet providers in District of Columbia
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Home Internet | 246.53 Mbps | 142.96 Mbps | 69.45% | View Plans for Verizon Home Internet |
| Astound Broadband | 242.18 Mbps | 22.9 Mbps | 53.78% | |
| XFINITY | 206.58 Mbps | 32.34 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Starry Internet | 200.84 Mbps | 70.2 Mbps | 62.52% | View Plans for Starry Internet |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 209.23 Mbps | 98.22% | 96.56% | See all providers for Satellite |
| Fixed Wireless | 421.14 Mbps | 68.03% | 71.08% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 1383 Mbps | 99.35% | 78.59% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 15 Mbps | 87.17% | 67.12% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1771.43 Mbps | 99.45% | 89.58% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 236.11 Mbps | 99.35% | 73.46% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in District of Columbia
Cities in District of Columbia with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 177.27 Mbps | 61.45 Mbps | 76% | Breezeline |
Washington is the best city in District of Columbia for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider.
The most connected cities in District of Columbia
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 670,587 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Washington is the most internet-connected city in District of Columbia. Washington makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Washington's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state.
Top cities in District of Columbia
Washington
Population: 670,587
Median income: $98,755
177.27 Mbps
avg. download speed
61.45 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.