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 121 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers over 71,566 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 March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
Fiber
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121 Mbps17 Mbps8 ms
Verizon
DSL
Fiber
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234 Mbps101 Mbps5 ms
Astound Broadband
Cable
Fiber
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169 Mbps24 Mbps8 ms
Starry
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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198 Mbps82 Mbps9 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Washington, DC

Xfinity

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

121Mbps

Upload Speed

17Mbps

Latency

8ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in Washington offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 121 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds over 71,566 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the 4th 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 100-250 Mbps, and 41% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024294 Mbps155 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 20246 Mbps1 Mbps23 ms
March 16, 2024436 Mbps22 Mbps8 ms
March 16, 2024505 Mbps24 Mbps11 ms
March 16, 20241 Mbps1 Mbps22 ms
March 16, 202465 Mbps7 Mbps2 ms
March 16, 2024187 Mbps11 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 2024143 Mbps41 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 2024378 Mbps23 Mbps8 ms
March 16, 2024119 Mbps18 Mbps7 ms

Verizon

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

234Mbps

Upload Speed

101Mbps

Latency

5ms

Overview

Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Washington offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 234 Mbps for download speeds and 101 Mbps for upload speeds over 52,333 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. 29% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 29% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.

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Recent Verizon Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024309 Mbps339 Mbps5 ms
March 16, 2024213 Mbps218 Mbps3 ms
March 16, 2024459 Mbps296 Mbps4 ms
March 16, 2024321 Mbps264 Mbps3 ms
March 16, 2024841 Mbps681 Mbps2 ms
March 16, 2024795 Mbps329 Mbps2 ms
March 16, 2024883 Mbps775 Mbps3 ms
March 16, 202452 Mbps58 Mbps184 ms
March 16, 2024228 Mbps5 Mbps6 ms
March 16, 2024539 Mbps104 Mbps6 ms

Astound Broadband

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

169Mbps

Upload Speed

24Mbps

Latency

8ms

Overview

Astound Broadband is the 3rd most popular provider in Washington offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 169 Mbps for download speeds and 24 Mbps for upload speeds over 17,016 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Astound Broadband has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 24% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.

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Recent Astound Broadband Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024734 Mbps9 Mbps5 ms
March 16, 202416 Mbps1 Mbps6 ms
March 16, 202434 Mbps26 Mbps13 ms
March 16, 2024300 Mbps25 Mbps7 ms
March 16, 202432 Mbps25 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 2024133 Mbps26 Mbps11 ms
March 16, 202421 Mbps7 Mbps13 ms
March 16, 202493 Mbps17 Mbps7 ms
March 16, 2024793 Mbps16 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 2024237 Mbps23 Mbps11 ms

Starry

Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

198Mbps

Upload Speed

82Mbps

Latency

9ms

Overview

Starry is the 4th most popular provider in Washington offering fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 198 Mbps for download speeds and 82 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,252 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. 51% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 46% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.

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Recent Starry Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024123 Mbps51 Mbps2647 ms
March 16, 202458 Mbps30 Mbps12 ms
March 16, 2024188 Mbps92 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 202494 Mbps82 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 2024221 Mbps100 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 202492 Mbps80 Mbps74 ms
March 16, 202422 Mbps1 Mbps12 ms
March 16, 2024179 Mbps13 Mbps13 ms
March 16, 2024279 Mbps16 Mbps13 ms
March 16, 2024223 Mbps109 Mbps5 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, Astound Broadband and Xfinity provide fiber internet in Washington.