In Reston there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,374 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 Reston
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 Reston are not shown.
Reston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Reston is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.77% of Reston. 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 Reston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Reston?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Reston.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Reston home can get up to 1,374 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 21.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.44% 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 Reston.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Reston, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Reston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Reston you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.62% of Reston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.99% 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 1.40% of Reston homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Reston, along with details on where in Reston and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Reston, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 94.86%, or 59,268 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Reston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Reston.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reston. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Reston. The fastest plan anyone in Reston 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 Reston customers is up to 1,334 Mbps.
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- 16.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Reston download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Reston cable providers. XFINITY 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 Reston 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 365 Mbps.
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- 16.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Reston, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 5.38%, or 3,363 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, northwest, east, north, south, and northeast Reston 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 Reston.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Reston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Reston. The fastest plan anyone in Reston can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Reston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Reston 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 Reston cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Reston is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Reston Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Reston or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Reston compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Reston are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,374 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 97.77% in Reston.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Reston 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
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