In Alexandria there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 76.49% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,410 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 Fiber internet providers in Alexandria, VA.
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Alexandria, VA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Alexandria
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 are not shown.
Alexandria Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alexandria is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 76.49% of Alexandria. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Alexandria above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Alexandria?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Alexandria.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Alexandria home can get up to 1,410 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 31.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 36.62% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alexandria.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Alexandria, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Alexandria?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alexandria you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 31.99% of Alexandria homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.74% 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 Alexandria homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alexandria, along with details on where in Alexandria and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Alexandria, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 74.56%, or 181,658 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alexandria.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 1,406 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Alexandria fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Alexandria is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,371 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Alexandria, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 74.56%, or 181,658 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alexandria.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 1,406 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Alexandria fiber providers. Verizon 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 Alexandria is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,371 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
ting Fiber in Alexandria, VA
ting fiber coverage
About 12.70%, or 30,951 people, have ting fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, east, and central Alexandria area. ting is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alexandria.
ting fiber download speeds
ting is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ting fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from ting goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alexandria customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ting fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ting fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ting is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alexandria fiber providers. ting offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Alexandria, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.07%, or 2,616 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Alexandria 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.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 1,800 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alexandria fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alexandria is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alexandria Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alexandria or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Alexandria compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Alexandria are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,410 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 76.49% in Alexandria.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alexandria are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Jefferson Manor, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Belle View, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincolnia, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Franconia, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Hunt, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Heights, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seven Corners, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lakewood, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kenosha, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Laredo, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knoxville, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Katy, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Land O' Lakes, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McDonough, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Livermore, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Long Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds