We've had DC Access for about a month now and I love it. Fabulous service, fast internet, local small business. Installation was easy, and as andrew h. noted in his review, Matt came out and climbed our roof to upgrade our service once already (free). It's already a million times better than our Verizon DSL, both the service and the product. (for the same price, btw) read more

I had internet service through DC Access for a few years when I lived on the Hill. Then I moved to Logan. The thing I miss most about Capitol Hill is DC Access!! The service was reliable and affordable and the personal attention was top notch! I also loved that I was supporting a good local business. I keep hoping that DC Access will expand to my area of the city so that I can stop spending my money supporting big, soulless Verizon! read more

I am probably overdue to praise these people. Frequent working from home and teleconferences has meant that good broadband is more important than ever. With responsive and really competent technical support, this is a local business I am delighted to support. With their help, we have reliable broadband throughout the house at a competitive price. If you're on the Hill, want good Internet access, and want to support a reliable and independent provider, go to DC Access. We've been with them for many years, and we plan to stay. read more

I've been a resident of Capitol Hill and a customer of DC Access for almost a year. DC Access is the best internet service provider I've ever used. The connection is great, the price is very affordable and the customer service that Matt and Martha provide are unparalleled. read more

Amazing experience with DC Access. This was by far the most affordable internet choice and had the best possible customer service. It was easy to schedule my consultation, the team showed up on time for both appointments, and went above and beyond. It was a more challenging install given the house and they did fantastic, showed me all of their work, and explained all of the features and set up. Would recommend Matt and Mike and DC Access any time!! read more

I have had DC Access internet for three years now and have only great things to say. I have had great internet and phenomenal service, with very few service interruptions. Every time I call (which is not often), a DC Access staff person picks up the phone right away and resolves any issue I may be having. Also - major bonus - rates have stayed the same throughout the three years I've had DC Access. My husband and I are moving out of DC Access' service area and are very sad to leave this company. I hope they expand their service to more areas of the city so that I don't have to deal with big internet companies ever again. read more

We've had DC Access for two years and absolutely love the service, both the technology and the customer service have been WONDERFUL! We recommend this company to all. And we have a suggestion b/c we are moving to Virginia and are really going to miss DC Access so we request that DC Access consider also covering Northern Virginia. Thank you DC Access!! We will miss you. read more

DC Access has been absolutely wonderful every step of the way. From kind and helpful customer service to quick and easy install, I've been so impressed by this company. The internet works just as well as any other provider, but with the added bonus of supporting a small business. The pricing is comparable as well. I would highly recommend DC Access! read more

We had internet service with DC Access for almost 3 years and would highly recommend them to anyone in the Capitol Hill area. Our service was great, and the few times we had issues Matt would come by himself to re-jigger the router or fix whatever needed fixing. They are responsive, timely, and friendly - it is obvious that they have a vested interest in helping their neighbors consistently receive great service (compare that to Comcast workers, whom I found to be generally disinterested, after all you were one of many chumps who had no choice but to go with them). Not to mention that DC Access' rates are competitive and don't escalate over time! We recently had to relocate outside of Washington, DC and even the de-installation was a breeze. They arrived on time and finished within 20 minutes. No more long lines at the Comcast collection office! Because of our great experience with them we've now given our business to another small local internet company and hope that they will meet the high quality and customer friendly standards at DC Access. read more

Several years ago I made the switch to DC Access from Xfinity. Everything from the first call, installation, and response to questions has been excellent. Beyond the reliable and fast internet and reasonable pricing, I value their company principals and excellent customer service. All charges are clearly presented, rates do not suddenly appear along with hidden fees. It's reassuring to have confidence a knowledgeable, responsible person will answer the phone and assure any issues are resolved and questions answered. DC Access is a gem! read more

I started with DC Access with just a simple TV antennae. Tony came out to install it - I guess around 6 years ago. Tony was not just somebody who just came out to install some equipment, he treated us like family and showed that he cared about us as customers. We had the TV antennae, but we still weren't ready to give up the Version internet option yet. When FiOs came out, we thought we had the end all to internet connections. Each year the cost kept going up and up and up and the connection - not bad - but OK. Finally, we said why do not internet with DC Access! Tony came back out and we got the same family type service and he installed all the equipment. That was two years ago and the price has not gone up one cent. TODAY, guess who came by to upgrade my antennae and equipment? You got it, Tony - same family type of service. Tony called before coming over and offered to come earlier. He showed up right on time with our new time. The cost of all the upgraded equipment over our outdated equipment and faster internet speed was only $5 more a month. The only regret I have is waiting so long to go with DC Access as our internet provider. Advice for everyone out there, don't wait like I did and ask for Tony! read more

I just found about this company and it's great that they offer a cheap price for internet but the area that's it's offered in is not very helpful. It's offered uptown where they can afford to pay full price for xfinity. The service is not in areas that can really benefit from having affordable internet i think it's unfair. Dc it like a pin on the map meaning it's not big a all. I'm in SE DC an think if not any where this is where the service should be provided considering the circumstances read more

DC Access set up our internet and cable even before we moved from the west coast to DC. With the help of our real estate agent, they were able to set up everything. They go above and beyond to help their customers, and are an integral part of the Capitol Hill community. read more

Good ISP with great technicians who set up a robust wireless network in my signal-frying 100-year-old row house that works reliably and gives me no hassle. Super competitive service rates, too. I'm so glad I found this company! read more

The customer service here is unparalleled for an internet service provider. There were initial problems with starting up our service, but once it was up and running there were no more problems, and the level of attention to their customers remained. I highly recommend DC Access and would gladly choose them again. It is also worth mentioning that they have pledged to their customers that they will not sell their data, even though the soon-to-take-effect regulation that would have required internet service providers to obtain their customers' permission before selling their data was repealed. Yet another example of how this local business is dedicated to their customers. read more

It's such a relief to deal with this company after using Verizon for years. It's affordable and works great. I've used them twice in the past five years, as I've moved around DC, and they're always quick to respond to my questions and help me set up their service in my new home. They've even applied discounts to my account that apply to me without me having to ask! read more

DC Access provide excellent and efficient installation despite a heavy rainstorm. Appreciate the technicians working so diligently.

Although they were late the tech was very professional and gave me the options needed for setting up the internet.

Decided to "cut the cord" with Comcast after too many rate increases. Comcast quoted me Internet-only at about $111/month. Few companies served my building in NW DC (not FIOS, RCN or AT&T) but happened to find a local company, DC Access, and glad I did. So far everything has been great including installation and quality of service. Plus, I pay about half what Comcast quoted. Check it out. read more

If your Internet access has to stay up, you want great customer service, and you're willing to pay a little more to get this, just hope that you're in DC Access's wireless footprint. Nine years ago, we were slowly dying on the vine with DSL, suffering through multi-day outages every six months. And I couldn't bring myself to sign up for cable Internet - it was surprisingly hard to just give the Borg money to provide services. Luckily, the DC Access service area had just expanded cover us, and, after a Saturday morning visit from Matt to put an antenna on our roof, we were good to go. We use the Internet for standard business apps and for streaming (usually just a single video or audio stream). Since then, download and upload speeds have improved and costs have gone down. When I report a problem, it's fixed within hours (even at night) and, if that's not possible, with a visit. The antenna does fine in the wind and rain. Nowadays, an added bonus is knowing that my ISP isn't throttling my bandwidth to put pressure on Netflix or Hulu or anyone else. read more

Ive had DC Access for about 5 months now and have been really happy. First, Im thrilled with the price. Second, I love that I can debundle internet, phone, and cable. With services like Google TV and Sling, it's great to be able to decide to go cable free. Third, the customer service is great. They proactively address issues and pick up the phone when you call. I'm an average user and am very happy with download speeds, service, and dependability. And to top it off, these guys are committed to the principles behind net neutrality. If you pay for 5mbps or 10mbps, you'll get it from whatever site you are on. I dont trust those other big guys, but I feel like we are in good hands with DC Access. read more

I am so glad I switched from Xfinity to DC Access. Martha and Tony made it so easy to get set up. The price is by far the best of all the internet providers I have found. They were flexible with the installation appointment time to work around my schedule. They were very communicative before the appointment and efficient during the appointment. Tony came to do the installation. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and all-around great. I am so pleased with DC Access! read more

Always extremely helpful, proactive and willing to ensure that the service is what they have promised. Its nice to support a local company (and service people) rather than be stuck on-hold for hours trying to get through to the other big providers.. and trust me - they make it easy to get in - but impossible to cancel their service! read more

Had some issues with internet not being fast enough. I decided to call them up and get faster internet. So in short the conversation went like this, "Hi, I'd like to give you more money. " "Well before you give us more money, lets give you better service." "I like better service." "We'll be there tomorrow morning to give you better service. Then after that we can talk more if you want" "YAY" read more

Matt, one of the company founders, visited our apartment to complete the initial assessment before installation. Both he and his colleagues were courteous, efficient, and explicit about the different service options, and did not attempt any confusing package bundling or aggressive hard sell tactics. The installation itself was swift and we're very happy with the service. It's a pleasure to find a local business for internet, instead of the (rightfully) dreaded cable companies. read more

I rely on DC Access for my Digital Office. We run a VOIP phone system, e-fax, and our Service System runs off the internet. DC Access has been extremely reliable, and has had excellent customer service. Plus, they are a LOCAL Company who is very involved in the Community. I highly recommend them! read more

I've had DC Access for about 8 months now and am so satisfied I haven't even thought about it- which is the ultimate goal of a great internet service provider, I think. I moved to the hill and had enough of Xfinity, so I went with this local service that was suggested by some friends in the area. First off, the service is unparalleled. Only twice has something happened with our internet and I had someone on the phone instantly with advice that immediately fixed the first problem, and then the second time I had a person come out the next day and fixed the issue with a brand new modem. You won't get this immediate service anywhere else. Secondly, we do not have cable. We use AppleTV to stream HBO, Netflix, Hulu, etc. and it works perfectly. I was worried we wouldn't be able to stream things as well with DC Access because I thought Xfinity owned the speed- but I was wrong. If you want great service, great pricing, and fast internet without the pain that is Comcast Xfinity or other terrible companies- call DC Access. They are the greatest. read more

LOVE! I am in love with my new internet service. I too, was fed up with overbilling and poor service from Verizon and was looking for alternatives. I was encouraged by the positive reviews for DC Access and pleased to support a local company. It was not a mistake! I will tell everyone I know on the Hill about then - Matt, Martha and their staff are great to work with and the price is affordable (34.99/month). My internet is MUCH faster than Verizon and the service is great. SO happy! read more

Using DC Access has been great for so many reasons: 1. Matt and Martha are two of the nicest and most helpful people you will ever encounter at an internet service company. They are the owners and they handle all service issues personally. Your calls/emails do not get routed to some anonymous call center. 2. The internet service is great and very reliable. On the rare occasion that something goes wrong (for us it was a freak storm that damaged the wireless antenna on our roof), they respond to calls immediately and Matt is out on site promptly to fix things. No waiting around in 4-hour windows for some questionable "technician" like with Comcast. 3. The prices are very reasonable. 4. It's not Comcast/Verizon/(insert name of huge horrible corporate internet provider)!!! Instead, you are supporting a great local/small business. If only all internet providers could be like DC Access! Sadly, we are moving out of our Capitol Hill apartment but maybe someday they will expand into other neighborhoods. read more

DC Access is a wonderful local company with truly unbeatable customer service. I have had two connectivity issues during my two years with DC Access but both were promptly dealt with by a home visit from a technician. I have communicated with Martha and her team mostly through email but also over the phone. Everyone I have ever worked with is friendly and helpful. If you're in the range of DC Access and don't want/need cable, seriously consider switching over! read more

DC Access is amazing. Every technician that has come to our house has been so so helpful, so nice and so efficient. When we wanted to add a router in our house, they came within 24 hours of us calling. We also love that when we call DC Access a person answers the phone and makes a point of making sure we have all our questions answered. They are the best. I wish all businesses could be more like DC Access. read more

They are the exact opposite of Comcast and Verizon - guaranteed net neutrality; they don't sell our browsing histories and other personal data; they have clear and simple pricing - three set fees for three different data plans that don't arbitrarily increase after a year's time; no hidden fees or sneaky "deposit" fees that you have to call about a year after starting your service to get a refund - only one installation fee and free use of their modems; and yes, good customer service with humans who are straightforward and don't try to trick you. If you have the choice you should definitely go with DC Access over Comcast or Verizon. I hope they will be able to serve a larger area soon so that more people can benefit. read more

Simply awesome. I've been anxious for years to sign up with this ISP and dump crappy Verizon and finally got my chance once they installed a new transmitter near my house on Capitol Hill. Everything about the experience from scheduling to installation (by tech Tony) to the actual Internet provisioning is simply a cut way above all the big companies. If you live in their service area I would not hesitate to become one of their customers immediately! read more

They aren't Comcast! That is definitely the best feature. The people on the phone are nice and knowledgeable, the installation was relatively easy, and the technician was very nice and flexible with our busy schedules (and actually showed up when he said he would!). We have had DC Access internet service for about two months, and there have probably been 2-3 evenings when it didn't work as well as you would want, which happened much more frequently when we had Comcast. Definitely a step up! read more

These guys are AMAZING. When I first wrote to them for info, they responded within 10 minutes, explained the whole process, checked on the availability at my address, etc... It all sounded great so we made an appointment for someone to come out to assess where to put the antenna and what not. And when I say an 'appointment', I don't mean the Washington Gas-style 'appointment' where they imprison you in your house from 7 am to 5 pm (or, in my case, until after 6 pm!) waiting for a technician and then treat you like you're an unreasonable psychopath if you try to get at least a vague (4-hour window, say) idea of ETA!! No... DC Access folks make a precise appointment and show up ON TIME!!!!! Hallelujah! Incredibly refreshing. They are also extremely friendly and professional (another plus if you're a single woman in this city and, like me, have had to deal with slime-balls who seem to think that they're coming to your home or getting your contact information to add you to their booty call rolls). DC Access folks should teach classes around this city on how to treat customers. In terms of the technical stuff... I signed up for the basic service and it's very fast! I'm streaming video in HD with no problems at all. I don't do gaming or anything, so can't really speak to that. I'm so happy I live on the Hill so that I can have service with these guys!!!! 10 STARS! read more

DC Access is one of the best companies I've ever encountered for ANYTHING. I had wifi service with them for 8 years, until I moved out of their service area, and experienced excellent service, customer service, and technical support - all at an affordable price. On the rare occasion that wifi service was interrupted, I received prompt tech support. I always felt they valued me as a customer. I would recommend this company to anyone. read more

Their customer service is amazing! Unlike the big providers, when you call you talk to a real person right away. They are super responsive and send out help really fast. Really a stand out company- we've had all good experiences with them. Highly recommend. read more

I didn't end up going with DC Access for some reasons outside of their control, but in my research and early interactions, I found the firm to be very responsive and helpful and I echo the other positive comments here. Absolutely worth calling if you're looking for a great alternative to the ISP giants. read more

Probably the best experience we've ever had with a company. They provide an excellent community service, and are just great people. Martha, Matt, and Tony, our hats are off to you. If only every business could be run with your ethical standards, competence, and warmth. read more

I've had DC Access for almost 5 years and I could not endorse it more. Costs are VERY affordable. Service is EXCELLENT. They have always fixed the few problems we've had in short order. I love the fact that i'm supporting local business. I would encourage anyone on the hill to sign up and give it a try today. Matt and Martha are the best! read more