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Internet Speeds in Washington, DC

Washington residents have 4 internet providers to choose from. Xfinity is the most popular provider, offering cable and fiber internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 132 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers over 85,585 recent tests. Verizon, Astound Broadband and Starry also have coverage in Washington, although they are not as popular as Xfinity. These providers offer DSL, fiber, cable and fixed wireless internet service.

See more detailed speed and coverage data below.

Last updated on June 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
Fiber
View Details →		132 Mbps23 Mbps9 ms
Verizon
DSL
Fiber
View Details →		232 Mbps93 Mbps5 ms
Astound Broadband
Cable
Fiber
View Details →		157 Mbps22 Mbps8 ms
Starry
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
View Details →		215 Mbps78 Mbps9 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Washington, DC

Xfinity

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

132Mbps

Upload Speed

23Mbps

Latency

9ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in Washington offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 132 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 85,585 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 25% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 43% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
June 17, 2024136 Mbps114 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024119 Mbps18 Mbps6 ms
June 17, 202473 Mbps23 Mbps12 ms
June 17, 2024119 Mbps18 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024120 Mbps18 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024119 Mbps18 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 202414 Mbps6 Mbps3 ms
June 17, 2024567 Mbps24 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 202421 Mbps8 Mbps10 ms
June 17, 202437 Mbps23 Mbps7 ms

Verizon

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

232Mbps

Upload Speed

93Mbps

Latency

5ms

Overview

Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Washington offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 232 Mbps for download speeds and 93 Mbps for upload speeds over 54,013 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 28% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 27% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.

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Recent Verizon Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
June 17, 2024283 Mbps134 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 2024303 Mbps201 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 202444 Mbps57 Mbps4 ms
June 17, 2024583 Mbps143 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024214 Mbps219 Mbps3 ms
June 17, 2024856 Mbps461 Mbps3 ms
June 17, 2024508 Mbps294 Mbps6 ms
June 17, 2024943 Mbps921 Mbps3 ms
June 17, 2024849 Mbps697 Mbps3 ms
June 17, 202419 Mbps13 Mbps19 ms

Astound Broadband

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

157Mbps

Upload Speed

22Mbps

Latency

8ms

Overview

Astound Broadband is the 3rd most popular provider in Washington offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 157 Mbps for download speeds and 22 Mbps for upload speeds over 13,571 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Astound Broadband has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 26% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 38% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.

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Recent Astound Broadband Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
June 17, 2024260 Mbps26 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 2024325 Mbps6 Mbps16 ms
June 17, 2024305 Mbps26 Mbps9 ms
June 17, 2024421 Mbps24 Mbps6 ms
June 17, 2024150 Mbps18 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024472 Mbps26 Mbps9 ms
June 17, 2024371 Mbps1 Mbps4 ms
June 17, 2024134 Mbps4 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 2024934 Mbps26 Mbps12 ms
June 17, 2024329 Mbps20 Mbps5 ms

Starry

Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

215Mbps

Upload Speed

78Mbps

Latency

9ms

Overview

Starry is the 4th most popular provider in Washington offering fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 215 Mbps for download speeds and 78 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,927 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Starry has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 50% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 43% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.

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Recent Starry Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
June 17, 2024163 Mbps98 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 202411 Mbps4 Mbps14 ms
June 17, 202412 Mbps7 Mbps23 ms
June 17, 2024211 Mbps108 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024199 Mbps19 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 2024217 Mbps89 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 202419 Mbps42 Mbps85 ms
June 17, 2024181 Mbps26 Mbps11 ms
June 17, 2024214 Mbps88 Mbps11 ms
June 17, 2024214 Mbps108 Mbps3 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Washington, DC?

Xfinity, Verizon, Astound Broadband and Starry currently operate in Washington.

What is the most popular internet provider in Washington, DC?

Xfinity is currently the most popular internet provider in Washington based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Washington, DC?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Washington are getting, Verizon provides the fastest download speeds and Verizon provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Washington, DC?

Verizon, Starry, Xfinity and Astound Broadband provide fiber internet in Washington.