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Best Internet Providers in Washington, VA

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Washington has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Washington.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber0.0%Rappahannock County 0.0%bottom 22%
Average top speed1,570 MbpsRappahannock County 1,126 Mbpstop 27%
Providers52.9 at a typical addressbottom 28%
Homes with internet78%Rappahannock County 91%bottom 21%
ISP Report CardDscore 19 of 100bottom 21%
Connectivity index28/100Rappahannock County 47/100bottom 25%

Ranks compare Washington with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Washington, VA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Washington ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestXFINITY from ComcastUp to 2,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.90 out of 5 by its customers, available to 83.61% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Washington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

82.5%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washington.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washington residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

82.5%

41 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Fixed Wireless

10.6%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

77.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2379)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washington.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washington residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

77.4%

1,844 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

83.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washington.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washington residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

83.6%

53 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

5.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washington.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washington residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

5.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

5.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washington.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washington residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

5.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Washington residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Washington ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Washington, VA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Washington based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Washington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 83.61% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Washington?

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.

Washington, VA map of internet availability

How Washington Compares to Places Its Size

Washington's report card score is in the bottom 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.

Dscore 19 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 21%
28/100Rappahannock County 47/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 25%
Measure Washington Rank among US places under 1,000 people Rappahannock County Virginia US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.0% bottom 22% 0.0% 79.0% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,570 Mbps top 27% 1,126 Mbps 2,389 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.9 bottom 28% 2.9 5.7 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.3 bottom 36% 2.6 2.6 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 15% top 20% 18% 18% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 89% bottom 29% 97% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 78% bottom 21% 91% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 47% bottom 30% 40% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 68% bottom 38% 74% 83% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $73,993 top 43% $87,659 $109,990 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 8% bottom 22% 9% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Washington, against 0.0% across Rappahannock County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Washington are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,993 (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 Washington

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Washington, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington, VA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

83.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

53 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Washington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washington from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Washington, VA

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

10.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Washington homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washington from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washington, VA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

5.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of Washington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washington from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washington, VA

AT&T logo

Availability:

5.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of Washington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washington from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

XFINITY Cable in Washington, VA

XFINITY logo

Availability:

77.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

Avg. Download Speed

1,844 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 77.4% of Washington homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,844 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 240 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Washington from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

Brightspeed DSL in Washington, VA

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

82.5%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

41 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 82.5% of Washington homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Washington from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Washington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Washington has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Washington

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Washington

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
227471,083 0.0%1,438 Mbps2.9D28/100

How Washington Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Washington that have their own pages are all within 10 miles.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Washington (this page)915 0.0%1,570 Mbps2.9D28/100
Sperryville1,246 0.0%1,130 Mbps1.9D-28/100
Flint Hill796 0.0%1,182 Mbps3.9D56/100
Castleton748 0.0%245 Mbps1.9F33/100
Viewtown684 0.0%1,377 Mbps2.6D39/100
Huntly568 0.0%1,027 Mbps4D65/100
Browntown548 0.0%1,157 Mbps3.9D64/100
Laurel Mills307 0.0%470 Mbps2.1F38/100
Woodville266 0.0%808 Mbps1.5F58/100
Scrabble250 0.0%333 Mbps1.8F32/100
Rock Mills126 0.0%69 Mbps1.6F34/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Washington?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Washington

Max Advertised Speed in Washington, VA
XFINITY from Comcast2,000
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
Brightspeed100
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Washington Internet Providers

Based on 104 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Washington residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.49 out of 5 stars and 77.4% coverage in Washington.

At a national level, based on 3863 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 Washington Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Washington, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeWashington OverallVirginia OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (82)3.5 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washington

Based on data reported by Washington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Washington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,844 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

ISP / Tech TypeWashington SpeedVirginia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (6)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (82)4 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Washington?

Of the providers in Washington, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Washington where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia 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 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Washington, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Washington

ISP / Tech TypeWashington AffordabilityVirginia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (82)3 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans

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Zitel Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 22, 2026

Slow

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Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Zitel

1 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

slow

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

Fast

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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FiberLync Fiber

5 of 5 stars September 22, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

ISPReports User

Brightspeed

4 of 5 stars August 24, 2026

Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Washington?

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 Washington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Washington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Washington, available to 83.6% 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.