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Internet Speeds in Washington, DC

Washington residents have 6 internet providers to choose from. Xfinity is the most popular provider, offering cable and fiber internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 119 Mbps for download speeds and 15 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers over 61,521 recent tests. Verizon, Astound Broadband, Starry, Cox Communications and Atlantech Online 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 28, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
Fiber
View Details →		119 Mbps15 Mbps9 ms
Verizon
DSL
Fiber
View Details →		185 Mbps93 Mbps5 ms
Astound Broadband
Cable
Fiber
View Details →		154 Mbps24 Mbps8 ms
Starry
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
View Details →		194 Mbps91 Mbps7 ms
Cox Communications
Cable
Fiber
View Details →		53 Mbps11 Mbps7 ms
Atlantech Online
DSL
Fiber
View Details →		47 Mbps53 Mbps4 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Washington, DC

Xfinity

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

119Mbps

Upload Speed

15Mbps

Latency

9ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in Washington offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 119 Mbps for download speeds and 15 Mbps for upload speeds over 61,521 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 5th fastest average upload speed, and the 6th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 28% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 51% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 26, 2023159 Mbps15 Mbps9 ms
March 26, 2023120 Mbps17 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 2023456 Mbps11 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 202356 Mbps11 Mbps12 ms
March 26, 2023181 Mbps9 Mbps9 ms
March 26, 2023102 Mbps106 Mbps77 ms
March 26, 2023322 Mbps1 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 2023275 Mbps1 Mbps11 ms
March 26, 202389 Mbps23 Mbps7 ms
March 26, 2023927 Mbps40 Mbps5 ms

Verizon

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

185Mbps

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 185 Mbps for download speeds and 93 Mbps for upload speeds over 42,630 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 27% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 26% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.

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Recent Verizon Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 26, 2023294 Mbps142 Mbps6 ms
March 26, 2023481 Mbps498 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202371 Mbps2 Mbps5 ms
March 26, 20233 Mbps7 Mbps1759 ms
March 26, 202343 Mbps63 Mbps16 ms
March 26, 202350 Mbps24 Mbps9 ms
March 26, 2023340 Mbps276 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202356 Mbps16 Mbps6 ms
March 26, 2023621 Mbps199 Mbps6 ms
March 26, 2023551 Mbps227 Mbps7 ms

Astound Broadband

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

154Mbps

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 154 Mbps for download speeds and 24 Mbps for upload speeds over 15,690 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Astound Broadband has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the 5th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 24% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 40% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Astound Broadband Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 26, 2023180 Mbps25 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 2023250 Mbps24 Mbps5 ms
March 26, 202319 Mbps17 Mbps11 ms
March 26, 20239 Mbps2 Mbps35 ms
March 26, 2023364 Mbps25 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023283 Mbps23 Mbps7 ms
March 26, 2023708 Mbps23 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202362 Mbps25 Mbps6 ms
March 26, 202379 Mbps26 Mbps9 ms
March 26, 2023204 Mbps26 Mbpsn/a ms

Starry

Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

194Mbps

Upload Speed

91Mbps

Latency

7ms

Overview

Starry is the 4th most popular provider in Washington offering fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 194 Mbps for download speeds and 91 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,145 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Starry has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 62% 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 26, 2023207 Mbps101 Mbps6 ms
March 26, 202342 Mbps21 Mbps5 ms
March 26, 202384 Mbps93 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023121 Mbps1 Mbps8 ms
March 26, 2023219 Mbps112 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202393 Mbps92 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202394 Mbps93 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 2023222 Mbps111 Mbps9 ms
March 26, 2023219 Mbps110 Mbpsn/a ms
March 26, 202338 Mbps72 Mbpsn/a ms

Cox Communications

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

53Mbps

Upload Speed

11Mbps

Latency

7ms

Overview

Cox Communications is the 5th most popular provider in Washington offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 53 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 362 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Cox Communications has the 5th fastest average download speed, the 6th fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 28% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 61% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Cox Communications Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 26, 2023940 Mbps930 Mbps3 ms
March 26, 202333 Mbps33 Mbps5 ms
March 26, 202353 Mbps11 Mbps6 ms
March 25, 2023940 Mbps927 Mbps2 ms
March 25, 202353 Mbps11 Mbps7 ms
March 24, 2023939 Mbps934 Mbps2 ms
March 24, 2023699 Mbps34 Mbps17 ms
March 24, 202353 Mbps11 Mbps16 ms
March 23, 202332 Mbps11 Mbps11 ms
March 23, 202332 Mbps32 Mbps5 ms

Atlantech Online

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

47Mbps

Upload Speed

53Mbps

Latency

4ms

Overview

Atlantech Online is the 6th most popular provider in Washington offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 47 Mbps for download speeds and 53 Mbps for upload speeds over 358 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Atlantech Online has the 6th fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Washington. 43% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 45% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.

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Recent Atlantech Online Speed Tests in Washington

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 23, 2023132 Mbps117 Mbps14 ms
March 22, 2023117 Mbps82 Mbps5 ms
March 16, 202394 Mbps93 Mbps3 ms
March 13, 202393 Mbps17 Mbps4 ms
March 11, 2023103 Mbps143 Mbps5 ms
March 10, 20232 Mbps23 Mbps11 ms
March 8, 2023260 Mbps267 Mbps4 ms
March 7, 202347 Mbps53 Mbps3 ms
March 7, 202317 Mbps24 Mbps10 ms
March 7, 2023860 Mbps922 Mbps6 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Washington, DC?

Xfinity, Verizon, Astound Broadband, Starry, Cox Communications and Atlantech Online 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, Starry provides the fastest download and upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Washington, DC?

Verizon, Starry, Atlantech Online, Astound Broadband, Xfinity and Cox Communications provide fiber internet in Washington.