In Fairfax County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.99% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Fairfax County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Fairfax County are not shown.
Fairfax County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Fairfax County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.99% of Fairfax County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Fairfax County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fairfax County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fairfax County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfax County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.99% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fairfax County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfax County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.32% of Fairfax County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.60% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fairfax County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairfax County, along with details on where in Fairfax County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Fairfax County, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 93.03%, or 1,006,288 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 998 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Fairfax County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Fairfax County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Fairfax County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 8.74%, or 94,577 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, east, southeast, central, northeast, west, north, and south Fairfax County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfax County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Fairfax County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fairfax County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fairfax County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairfax County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fairfax County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Fairfax County are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 97.99% in Fairfax County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairfax County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Fairfax City, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Prince William County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas City, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Travis County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Franklin County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: more cable coverage, slower speeds