DSL Internet Providers in Fairfax County, VA with Speed and Coverage Analysis

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In Fairfax County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 69.30% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6.5 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.

DSL Internet Service Provider in Fairfax County

Verizon | DSL

Availability:

69.30%

Avg. Speed:

6.5 Mbps

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1-833-933-2456

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

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1-844-784-2127

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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1-833-311-2117

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

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1-833-562-8571

Where in Fairfax County is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key

DSL is available in 69.30% of Fairfax County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Fairfax County above to see who has service at your home.

How fast is DSL internet in Fairfax County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fairfax County.

DSL Internet Speed Key

The average Fairfax County home can get up to 6.5 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 15 Mbps, which 9.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairfax County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Fairfax County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.

Is DSL 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, cable competes most often with DSL 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.

DSL 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.

Verizon DSL in Fairfax County, VA

Verizon DSL coverage

About 69.30%, or 749,648 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfax County.

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Verizon DSL download speeds

Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 6.5 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Fairfax County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

• 14.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
• 10.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
• 13.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
• 32.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
• 15.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
• 12.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
• 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
• 0.2% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

Verizon DSL upload speeds

In Fairfax County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Fairfax County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.78 Mbps.

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Verizon's Fairfax County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

• 25.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
• 61.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
• 12.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
• 0.2% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

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1-833-933-2456

 

Fairfax County DSL 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 DSL internet in Fairfax County compare to the rest of Virginia?

DSL internet speeds in Fairfax County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 6.5 Mbps in the county. The state has far less DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 69.30% in Fairfax County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL 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 DSL 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.