In Sterling there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,633 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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Sterling, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Sterling
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 Sterling are not shown.
Sterling Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sterling is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.89% of Sterling. 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 Sterling above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Sterling?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Sterling.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling home can get up to 1,633 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 54.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 45.81% 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 Sterling.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Sterling, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 62.96% of Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.94% 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 Sterling homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling, along with details on where in Sterling and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Sterling, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.89%, or 53,251 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling 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 Sterling customers is up to 1,627 Mbps.
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- 53.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 336 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Sterling, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 1.18%, or 630 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and east Sterling 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 Sterling.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Sterling customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sterling Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Sterling compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Sterling are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,633 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 99.89% in Sterling.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Dulles Town Center, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dranesville, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cascades, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Countryside, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lowes Island, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Herndon, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- McNair, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Great Falls, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Reston, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ashburn, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Aspen Hill, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carmichael, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Galveston, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gallatin, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Liverpool, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Logan, UT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Meridian, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Methuen Town, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds