In Alexandria City there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.85% 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Alexandria City
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alexandria City are not shown.
Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.85% of Alexandria City. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Alexandria City above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Alexandria City.
How fast are internet speeds in Alexandria City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alexandria City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Alexandria City home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alexandria City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Alexandria City, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Alexandria City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alexandria City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Alexandria City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.71% 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 Alexandria City homes.
Internet Market Health in Alexandria City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Alexandria City internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alexandria City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Alexandria City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alexandria City homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Alexandria City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alexandria City needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alexandria City, along with details on where in Alexandria City and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Alexandria City, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.71%, or 139,559 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alexandria City area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria City. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria City can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alexandria City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Alexandria City 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 one of the fastest compared to other Alexandria City cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Alexandria City, VA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 98.28%, or 137,555 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alexandria City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria City.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria City. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria City can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria City customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 49.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Alexandria City 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 fastest compared to other Alexandria City DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Alexandria City is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.94 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Alexandria City, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 5.19%, or 7,270 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, southeast, central, east, south, and north Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria City. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria City can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alexandria City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Alexandria City 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 one of the fastest compared to other Alexandria City cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Alexandria City, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 3.86%, or 5,396 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, northwest, northeast, and east Alexandria City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alexandria City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria City. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria City can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Alexandria City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria City is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Alexandria City, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 75.18%, or 105,220 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alexandria City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alexandria City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria City. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Alexandria City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alexandria City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Alexandria City, VA
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 3.90%, or 5,464 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north Alexandria City area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alexandria City.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria City. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria City can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Alexandria City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alexandria City fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria City is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Alexandria City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alexandria City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Alexandria City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Alexandria City are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 926 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 98.59% versus 99.85% in Alexandria City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alexandria City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Arlington County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charles County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince William County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Berrien County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schenectady County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chittenden County, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paulding County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ponce Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ector County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds