In Alexandria City there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.12% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,884 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.
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Alexandria City, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Alexandria City
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alexandria City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.12% of Alexandria City. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. 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.
How fast is cable internet in Alexandria City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Alexandria City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Alexandria City home can get up to 1,884 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 83.90% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.22% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alexandria City.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Alexandria City, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Alexandria City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alexandria City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.17% of Alexandria City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.32% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Alexandria City homes.
Cable 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 98.12%, or 156,473 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 the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria City. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria City can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria City customers is up to 1,884 Mbps.
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- 85.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Alexandria City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alexandria City cable providers. XFINITY 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 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 642 Mbps.
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- 24.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 61.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Alexandria City, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 2.43%, or 3,883 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west 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 the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is 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 2,000 Mbps, and all Alexandria City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Alexandria City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 37 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Alexandria City Cable 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 cable internet in Alexandria City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Alexandria City are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,884 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 98.12% in Alexandria City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable 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 cable 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
- Arlington County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfax City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Talbot County, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kings County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Madera County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Penobscot County, ME: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maui County, HI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indian River County, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dorchester County, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Merrimack County, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Fe County, NM: less cable coverage, slower speeds