Richer DC Areas Pay Less For 'Net Access

story by AU

Residents of the wealthiest parts of the Washington region tend to get the best value in high-speed internet service, paying less for faster speeds, according to a new study from American University. It found that people in the 25 richest Zip Codes in the region spend about one-third less on average than those in the 25 poorest Zip Codes for similar internet access speeds, according to the Washington Post. Companies such as Comcast and Verizon, major internet service providers in the Washington area, dispute AU's findings. Comcast said it offers its highest-quality broadband speeds, 100 megabits per second, equally across its consumer base in the Washington area, including low-income parts of Southeast Washington.