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Internet providers in District of Columbia
Fiber reaches 62% of homes in District of Columbia, and 7 non-satellite providers each cover at least 5% of homes.
- Homes and businesses
- 385,672
- FCC locations
- Providers covering 5%+ of homes
- 10
- 7 wired or fixed wireless
- Fiber reach
- 62%
- of homes, 100/20 Mbps
- Gigabit reach
- 80%
- of homes, 1,000/100 Mbps
- Households without internet
- 5.9%
- Census estimate
Who serves this area
Providers that serve District of Columbia
Each bar is the share of homes where the provider reports service. Many homes can choose more than one provider.
Satellite available almost everywhere, shown separately
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| Provider | Homes covered | Main technology | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 99% | Cable | Comcast Corporation |
| Verizon | 93% | Not specified | Verizon Communications Inc. |
| T-Mobile | 89% | Fixed wireless | T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
| AT&T | 64% | Not specified | AT&T Inc. |
| Astound | 64% | Cable | Radiate Holdings, LP |
| Starry, Inc. | 34% | Not specified | Starry, Inc. |
| DC Access, LLC | 10% | Not specified | DC Access, LLC |
| Believe Wireless, LLC | 1% | Not specified | Believe Wireless, LLC |
| Viasat | 100% | Satellite | Viasat, Inc. |
| Hughesnet | over 99% | Satellite | EchoStar Corporation |
| Starlink | over 99% | Satellite | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, provider filings as of December 30, 2025 · How we use the data
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What this means for you
Fiber is a likely option. Providers report fiber at 100/20 Mbps or faster for 62% of homes in District of Columbia. When comparing, ask about upload speeds, which are often higher on fiber plans.
Gigabit is widely reported. Gigabit plans (1,000 Mbps download, 100 Mbps upload) are reported for 80% of homes. Compare prices across speed tiers; a slower tier can cost less if your household does not need the top speed.
You likely have a real choice. 6 non-satellite providers each reach at least a quarter of homes, so many addresses have a real choice. That matters most when a promotional price ends.
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County by county
Internet by county in District of Columbia
| County | Locations | Fiber | Any wired | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 385,672 | 62% | over 99% | 5.9% |
See speeds and technologiesFiber reaches 62%, gigabit 80% of homes in District of Columbia
Speeds and technology
How homes in District of Columbia connect
Share of homes that can get each technology at 100/20 Mbps or faster. The amber tick marks gigabit (1,000/100 Mbps) reach.
- Any wired 1 Gbps 80%
- Fiber 1 Gbps 16%
- Cable 1 Gbps 75%
- Fixed wireless (licensed) 1 Gbps under 1%
- Fixed wireless (unlicensed) 1 Gbps 0%
- Satellite (low-orbit) 1 Gbps 0%
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| Technology | 100/20 Mbps here | 1 Gbps here |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 62% | 16% |
| Cable | 98% | 75% |
| DSL (copper phone lines) | 0% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless, licensed spectrum | 72% | under 1% |
| Fixed wireless, unlicensed spectrum | 10% | 0% |
| Satellite, low-earth-orbit | over 99% | 0% |
| Satellite, geostationary | 0% | 0% |
| Any wired connection | over 99% | 80% |
| Any technology | 100% | 80% |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, as of December 30, 2025 · How we use the data
See household figures324,491 households in District of Columbia, from the Census
Household snapshot
Households and internet use in District of Columbia
- Households
- 324,491
- Median household income
- $109,870
- Broadband subscription
- 91.2%
- Cellular data plan only
- 9.2%
Households with no internet subscription
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| Measure | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Households | 324,491 |
| Population | 681,294 |
| Median household income | $109,870 |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% |
| Households with only a cellular data plan | 9.2% |
| Households with satellite internet | 3.9% |
| Households with no internet subscription | 5.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS 5-year 2020-2024); estimates have margins of error · How we use the data
Read the short summaryDistrict of Columbia in one paragraph
10 internet providers report home service to at least 5% of homes in District of Columbia, where the FCC counts 385,672 locations (homes and businesses). Not counting satellite, Xfinity reaches the most homes (99%). Fiber at 100/20 Mbps or faster reaches 62% of homes. Cable at 100/20 Mbps or faster reaches 98% of homes. Gigabit service (1,000/100 Mbps) from any technology reaches 80% of homes. The Census Bureau estimates 324,491 households and a median household income of $109,870 in District of Columbia; 5.9% of households have no internet subscription (ACS 5-year 2020-2024).
Where these numbers come fromFCC filings, Census estimates and how to check one address
Check service at your address
The figures on this page summarize what providers reported to the FCC for all homes in District of Columbia. They do not confirm that any provider serves a particular address, and providers' reports can overstate coverage. Two ways to check your own address:
- Search your address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
- Call (815) 934-8169 and we will look up the providers and plans available at your address. We are an independent service, not your provider.
Sources
Provider and technology shares come from the FCC National Broadband Map (provider filings as of December 30, 2025). Household figures come from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year 2020-2024), which are estimates with margins of error.
- FCC National Broadband Map — Broadband Data Collection public data (D25 filing, released 2026-09-29). Data as of December 30, 2025; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year 2020-2024 estimates (tables B01003, B25001, B19013, B28002). Data as of ACS 5-year 2020-2024; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer Files (town locations) and 2020 Census block files (which county each town lies in). Data as of January 1, 2024 boundaries (Gazetteer); 2020 Census blocks; retrieved October 9, 2026.