In Prince William County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 997 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Prince William County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Prince William County are not shown.
Prince William County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Prince William County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.57% of Prince William 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 XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Prince William County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Prince William County.
How fast are internet speeds in Prince William County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Prince William County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Prince William County home can get up to 997 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.61% 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Prince William County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Prince William County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Prince William County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Prince William 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 less than 1% of Prince William County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.71% 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 Prince William County homes.
Internet Market Health in Prince William County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Prince William 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 Prince William County 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): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Prince William County 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, Prince William 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. Prince William County 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, Prince William County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Prince William County, along with details on where in Prince William County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Prince William County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.09%, or 394,341 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Prince William County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Prince William County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince William County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Prince William County. The fastest plan anyone in Prince William County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Prince William County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Prince William County, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 94.69%, or 380,639 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Prince William County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Prince William County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince William County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Prince William County. The fastest plan anyone in Prince William County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Prince William County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Prince William County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Prince William County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Prince William County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Prince William County, VA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 75.91%, or 305,160 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Prince William County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Prince William County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince William County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Prince William County. The fastest plan anyone in Prince William County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Prince William County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 45.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Prince William 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 fastest compared to other Prince William County 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 Prince William County 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 0.92 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Prince William County, VA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.73%, or 6,956 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Prince William County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Prince William County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince William County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Prince William County. The fastest plan anyone in Prince William County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 330 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Prince William County customers is up to 876 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 330.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Prince William County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Prince William County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Prince William County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Prince William County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 16.85%, or 67,729 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William County. The fastest plan anyone in Prince William County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Prince William County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Prince William County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Prince William County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Prince William County are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 926 Mbps in Virginia versus 997 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 98.59% versus 99.57% in Prince William County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Prince William 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
- Manassas City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stafford County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fauquier County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Seminole County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia Beach City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burlington County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Baton Rouge Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washoe County, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- York County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Onondaga County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds