TV and Internet Providers in Washington, DC
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Internet providers in Washington, District of Columbia
T-Mobile Home Internet
71% available in 20001
Speeds up to 245 Mbps
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15-day free trial to see how well T-Mobile 5G operates in your home.
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FREE 2-day shipping
Earthlink Internet
100% available in 20001
Speeds up to 1000 Mbps
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Download as much as you want with unlimited data.
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Enjoy free virus and spam protection.
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Pay less to rent your modem/router.
Xfinity Internet from Comcast
98% available in 20001
Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
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Access millions of Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the US.
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Optimize your home network with xFi.
Verizon
99% available in 20001
Speeds up to 2048 Mbps
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Fios Internet provides 99.9% network reliability.
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Fast upload and download speeds.
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Order online and get your standard setup charge waived — a $99 value.
Hughesnet *
99% available in 20001
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
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Cheapest residential satellite in the US
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Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card. Valid thru 5/29/24
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Transparent contracts
Viasat Satellite Internet *
83% available in 20001
Speeds up to 150 Mbps
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Quick, simple installation.
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Get affordable high-speed satellite internet for harder-to-reach areas, including rural and remote locations.
99% available in 20001
Speeds up to 220 Mbps
Availability, channels, and speeds displayed are not guaranteed.
*Satellite internet provider customer ratings from HighSpeedInternet.com
Internet providers in Washington, District of Columbia
| Provider | Pricesstarting at* | Max downloadspeeds up to | Features | Areaavailability* | |
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | $50.00/mo. | 245 Mbps | 15-day free trial to see how well T-Mobile 5G operates in your home. | 71% | View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet |
| Earthlink. | $49.95/mo. | 1000 Mbps | Download as much as you want with unlimited data. | 100% | View Plans for Earthlink. |
| Xfinity | $24.99/mo. | 2000 Mbps | Access millions of Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the US. | 98% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Verizon | $49.99 (w/ Auto Pay)/mo. | 2048 Mbps | Fios Internet provides 99.9% network reliability. | 99% | View Plans for Verizon |
| Hughesnet | $64.99/mo. | 100 Mbps | Cheapest residential satellite in the US | 99% | View Plans for Hughesnet |
| Viasat | $84.99/mo. | 150 Mbps | Quick, simple installation. | 83% | View Plans for Viasat |
| Starlink | $120.00/mo. | 220 Mbps | 99% | View Plans for Starlink |
*Pricing subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas.
TV providers in Washington, District of Columbia
Verizon
Access to 425+ Channels
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Fios TV provides 99.9% network reliability.
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Fios TV offers 100% digital quality on every channel.
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Order online and get your standard setup charge waived — a $99 value.
DIRECTV
Access to 330+ Channels
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Record 200+ hours on the Genie HD DVR.
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Watch 1,000s of titles On Demand.
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Save money by bundling with select AT&T wireless plans.
DISH TV
Access to 290+ Channels
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Enjoy a 3-year price guarantee.
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Watch hundreds of HD channels.
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Access the most powerful Home DVR, the Hopper 3.
Availability, channels, and speeds displayed are not guaranteed.
TV providers in Washington, District of Columbia
| Provider | Prices starting at* | Channel count | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | $70.00/mo. | 425+ | Fios TV provides 99.9% network reliability. | View Plans for Verizon |
| DIRECTV | $64.99/mo. | 330+ | Record 200+ hours on the Genie HD DVR. | View Plans for DIRECTV |
| DISH | $79.99/mo. | 290+ | Enjoy a 3-year price guarantee. | View Plans for DISH |
TV and internet packages in Washington, District of Columbia
Verizon
Access to 425+ Channels
Speeds up to 940 Mbps
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Fios TV provides 99.9% network reliability.
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The Fios network supports 4K Ultra HD video.
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Order online and get your standard setup charge waived — a $99 value.
Availability, channels, and speeds displayed are not guaranteed.
TV and internet in Washington, DC
The capital city of the United States isn’t lacking for political discourse—or cable and internet providers. Washington, DC, is home to several major telecom companies, as well as a handful of independents. Securing a connection in DC is easier than passing legislation, for sure.
What are the best TV providers in Washington, DC?
- Xfinity—X1 DVR/receiver
- DIRECTV—NFL SUNDAY TICKET
- DISH—Hopper 3 DVR/receiver
- Verizon Fios—Fiber-optic TV
- Astound Broadband powered by RCN—No-contract packages
What are the best internet providers in Washington, DC?
- Xfinity—Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide
- Verizon Fios—Fast fiber internet
- Astound Broadband Powered by RCN—Eero Plus Wi-Fi security
- Atlantic Broadband—Low-priced plans
- Viasat—Fastest satellite internet
The Big Three of TV providers—Xfinity, DIRECTV, and DISH—cover the majority of Washington, DC, via cable and satellite. Verizon Fios (fiber-optic TV) and Astound (cable) each have a slightly smaller area footprint, but they still offer competitive TV service.
Xfinity and Verizon also come out on top for DC internet coverage and speed, but, while all of Xfinity’s internet connections are cable, not all of Verizon’s are fiber. In some parts of Washington, DC, Verizon offers only DSL internet service, so be sure to ask if you’re getting fiber or DSL.
FYI: Fiber and cable are the fastest internet connections available, followed by DSL (which uses telephone lines) and satellite (which uses a dish that can’t be shared with satellite TV). Like Xfinity, Astound, and Atlantic Broadband are cable-delivered internet, while Viasat is satellite-delivered internet.
Washington, District of Columbia FAQ
How can I watch TV without cable?
If you don’t want to pay for cable, you can watch TV the old-fashioned way with an antenna or through new-fangled streaming via the internet.
On-demand streaming (like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) and livestreaming (like Sling TV or YouTube TV) require an internet connection of at least 5 Mbps, though we recommend 25 Mbps to get the best picture without buffering.
Is fiber internet available in Washington, DC?
In the Washington, DC area, the only residential fiber-optic internet provider is Verizon Fios Home Internet. Cable-based providers Xfinity and RCN can match Verizon’s fiber internet download rates but not its upload speeds. Fiber offers equal download and upload speeds; cable upload speed is typically a fraction of its download speed.
What is the best internet provider in Washington, DC?
In terms of internet speeds and availability, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, and RCN are the top three providers for the Washington, DC area. They’re close in pricing, and all offer bundles with TV and phone service (if you need those too).
We’d recommend Viasat only if absolutely nothing else is available. Satellite internet—which also includes Viasat’s lone competitor, HughesNet—is as expensive as it is slow and unreliable.
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