Capital city in District of Columbia, United States
Internet in Washington, D.C.: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Washington, D.C.?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés with good wifi are plentiful in Dupont, Capitol Hill and U Street; coworking is widespread.
Getting online in Washington, D.C.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Verizon Fios, Comcast Xfinity and Cox cable; 300 Mbps–2 Gbps for roughly $50–90 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Laptop-friendly cafés with good wifi are plentiful in Dupont, Capitol Hill and U Street; coworking is widespread. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–50 ($25–50) |
Coworking spaces in Washington, D.C.
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Downtown, Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill | — |
| Industrious | Downtown and Navy Yard | — |
| Regus | Multiple locations downtown | — |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Washington, D.C.?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés with good wifi are plentiful in Dupont, Capitol Hill and U Street; coworking is widespread.
Which SIM card should I get in Washington, D.C.?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Washington, D.C.?
Yes: WeWork, Industrious, Regus.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- WMATA (Metrorail and Metrobus)
- Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
- Destination DC (tourism)
- DC Water
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.