In Fairfax County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.29% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,005 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.
7 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.29% of Fairfax County. 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 Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Fairfax County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Fairfax County.
How fast are internet speeds in Fairfax County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fairfax County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfax County home can get up to 1,005 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, 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 Fairfax County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Fairfax County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Fairfax County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfax County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Fairfax County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Fairfax County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Fairfax County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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. Fairfax County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Fairfax County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
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.
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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- 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.
Show all 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
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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
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
T-Mobile Home Internet in Fairfax County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.72%, or 267,431 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fairfax County.
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 Fairfax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fairfax County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fairfax County, VA
All Points Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 1.91%, or 20,695 people, have All Points Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Fairfax County area. All Points Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfax County.
All Points Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
All Points Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, All Points Broadband fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from All Points Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fairfax County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
All Points Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for All Points Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, All Points Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Fairfax County fixed wireless providers. All Points Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Fairfax County Internet 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 internet in Fairfax County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Fairfax County are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 926 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,005 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 98.59% versus 99.29% in Fairfax County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Fairfax City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince William County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Travis County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds