In Fairfax City there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.25% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Fairfax City, VA.
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Fairfax City, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Fairfax 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 Fairfax City are not shown.
Fairfax 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fairfax City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.25% of Fairfax City. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Fairfax City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Fairfax City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Fairfax City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfax City home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.25% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Fairfax City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfax City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.81% of Fairfax City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.14% 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 City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairfax City, along with details on where in Fairfax City and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Fairfax City, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 99.25%, or 23,966 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax City area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax City.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax City. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax City can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 fastest compared to other Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 44 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fairfax City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairfax City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Fairfax City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Fairfax City are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 2,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 99.25% in Fairfax City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairfax 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
- Fairfax County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Talbot County, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wayne County, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chattooga County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cheboygan County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chickasaw County, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds