In Fairfax County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 94.16% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 950 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.
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 94.16% of Fairfax County. Areas in green have fiber 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 fiber internet in Fairfax County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Fairfax County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfax County home can get up to 950 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairfax County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Fairfax County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Fairfax County, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.97%, or 1,016,517 people, have Verizon fiber 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 most of Fairfax County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Fairfax County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Fairfax County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Fairfax County, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.30%, or 14,110 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southeast, central, south, northwest, northeast, east, and west Fairfax County area. Cox 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.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Fairfax County fiber 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 701 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 31.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fairfax County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Fairfax County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Fairfax County are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 950 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 94.16% in Fairfax County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prince William County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas City, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Travis County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds