In McLean there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.96% of the city. 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in McLean
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 McLean are not shown.
McLean 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 McLean is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.96% of McLean. 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 McLean above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in McLean?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in McLean.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average McLean home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.96% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in McLean?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McLean you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.03% of McLean homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.95% of the city.
- 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 McLean homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McLean, along with details on where in McLean and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in McLean, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 99.32%, or 41,376 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McLean area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of McLean.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McLean. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McLean. The fastest plan anyone in McLean can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all McLean customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In McLean 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 McLean cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McLean 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 43 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in McLean, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 9.08%, or 3,783 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, and east McLean 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 McLean.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McLean. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout McLean. The fastest plan anyone in McLean can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for McLean customers is up to 1,823 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In McLean 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 McLean cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McLean 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 1,411 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
McLean Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McLean or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in McLean compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in McLean are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 99.96% in McLean.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McLean 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Tysons Corner, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cabin John, MD: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Idylwood, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Glen Echo, MD: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Dunn Loring, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Falls Church, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Falls Church, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Vienna, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bethesda, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset, MD: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Tupelo, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- DePere, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dunedin, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Stroudsburg, PA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- El Dorado Hills, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Elkton, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Teaneck, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Thibodaux, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Trenton, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beverly Hills, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds