8 Best Internet Providers in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 98.13% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, District of Columbia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Totten-Upper Northeast Internet Providers

Based on 132 reviews from Washington internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Fort Totten-Upper Northeast residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.85 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Washington, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 98.1% coverage in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast.

At a national level, based on 4269 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Fort Totten-Upper Northeast

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Starry	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Believe Wireless	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast

Based on data reported by Fort Totten-Upper Northeast ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,995 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

Washington customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fort Totten-Upper Northeast customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast

Fort Totten-Upper Northeast Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Fort Totten-Upper Northeast below, including the metrics used and how Fort Totten-Upper Northeast compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Fort Totten-Upper Northeast ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Totten-Upper Northeast	District of Columbia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.05%	86.68%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,019 Mbps	1,951 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Fort Totten-Upper Northeast.	7.5	6.0	6.8

 

Fort Totten-Upper Northeast Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Totten-Upper Northeast	District of Columbia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	28%	22%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	95%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	77%	84%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	79%	85%	76%

Fort Totten-Upper Northeast ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fort Totten-Upper Northeast ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

89% of Fort Totten-Upper Northeast households have an internet connection despite having 98.13% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Fort Totten-Upper Northeast residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

How Much Speed does a Fort Totten-Upper Northeast Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast is 2.5, which is smaller than the Washington average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fort Totten-Upper Northeast's average household income is $127,967 which is higher than the Washington average of $138,532 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Fort Totten-Upper Northeast also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 17%. Additionally, 28% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 22% of residents in Washington who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Fort Totten-Upper Northeast has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Totten-Upper Northeast households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast?

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 Fort Totten-Upper Northeast is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Astound Broadband, AT&T, EarthLink, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Fort Totten-Upper Northeast compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fort Totten-Upper Northeast stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Fort Totten-Upper Northeast's A- ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.