Best Internet Providers in Brightwood, Washington, DC
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Brightwood has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Brightwood.
Ranks compare Brightwood with the 38 neighborhoods in Washington.
The Best Internet in Brightwood, Washington, DC at a Glance
Brightwood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Brightwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brightwood, Washington, DC?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Brightwood based on 21 District of Columbia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Brightwood?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Brightwood, Washington
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Believe Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Brightwood Compares to the Rest of Washington
Brightwood's report card score is 20th of 38 and its connectivity index is 35th of 38.
| Measure | Brightwood | Rank among neighborhoods in Washington | Washington | District of Columbia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.8% | 15th of 38 | 87.3% | 86.2% | 71.5% | Barnaby Woods and Michigan Park and 3 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,156 Mbps | 5th of 38 | 2,156 Mbps | 2,025 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Takoma Park (2,249 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | Tied 23rd of 38 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Dupont Circle (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 6th of 38 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.7 | Takoma Park (2.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | Tied 34th of 38 | 25% | 32% | 15% | The Palisades (52%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | 36th of 38 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Barnaby Woods and Hill East (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | 35th of 38 | 95% | 91% | 91% | The Palisades (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | 35th of 38 | 84% | 80% | 76% | The Palisades (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | 32nd of 38 | 90% | 85% | 81% | Dupont Circle and Hill East (98%) |
| Median household income | $113,137 | 31st of 38 | $142,073 | $126,902 | $93,246 | Barnaby Woods ($241,609) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 17th of 38 | 17% | 16% | 16% | Foggy Bottom (48%) |
Fiber reaches 93.8% of homes in Brightwood, against 87.3% across Washington and 86.2% across District of Columbia. Households in Brightwood are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $113,137 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Brightwood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brightwood?
EarthLink Fiber in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,694 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,694 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,667 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Brightwood from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,694 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,694 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,667 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Brightwood from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Brightwood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
574 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.4% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 574 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 42 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Believe Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, Believe Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brightwood?
XFINITY Cable in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 99.9% of Brightwood homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brightwood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Brightwood, Washington, DC.
How Brightwood Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Brightwood that have their own pages are all within 2 miles, 1 of them in Maryland. Among them, Takoma Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Catholic University-Brookland the fewest (85.6%); Brightwood has 93.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood (this page) | 22,684 | 93.8% | 2,156 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Columbia Heights | 35,161 | 92.4% | 2,136 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Catholic University-Brookland | 27,537 | 85.6% | 1,984 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Petworth | 25,113 | 96.7% | 2,164 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Chevy Chase | 21,760 | 87.8% | 1,964 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Fort Totten-Upper Northeast | 21,598 | 98.0% | 2,184 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 71/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 11,803 | 90.1% | 2,019 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Carroll Manor (Takoma Park), MD | 8,224 | 99.8% | 2,232 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 79/100 |
| Barnaby Woods | 7,761 | 100.0% | 1,939 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 87/100 |
| Michigan Park | 6,310 | 100.0% | 2,181 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 75/100 |
| Takoma Park | 4,615 | 100.0% | 2,249 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brightwood?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Brightwood
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Believe Wireless | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Brightwood Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from District of Columbia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Brightwood residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in District of Columbia, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in Brightwood.
At a national level, based on 4725 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Brightwood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brightwood, District of Columbia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brightwood Overall | District of Columbia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (6) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brightwood
Based on data reported by Brightwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Brightwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brightwood Speed | District of Columbia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) |  (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (6) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brightwood?
Of the providers in Brightwood, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brightwood where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across District of Columbia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Brightwood, District of Columbia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brightwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Brightwood Affordability | District of Columbia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (5) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (6) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Believe Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in District of Columbia
Customer Reviews
A Washington, DC Customer
Verizon Fiber
October 21, 2025 Verizon Fios has been consistently excellent for our household. The speeds are incredibly reliable, which is essential with multiple family members often streaming, gaming, and doing remote work simultaneously. We've experienced very few outages, which contributes significantly to our overall satisfaction. While the monthly cost is a bit higher than some competitors, the robust performance and stability make it well worth the investment for our needs.
A Washington, DC Customer
XFINITY Cable
August 16, 2024 A Washington, DC Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
April 23, 2023 A Washington, DC Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
May 10, 2026 A Washington, DC Customer
Verizon Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Brightwood?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Brightwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Brightwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in Brightwood, available to 99.9% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.