In Alexandria there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.70% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,949 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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10 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
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Internet service is available in 99.70% of Alexandria. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Alexandria with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Alexandria?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alexandria.
Internet Speed Key
The average Alexandria home can get up to 1,949 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alexandria.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Alexandria, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Alexandria?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alexandria you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Alexandria
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Alexandria internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alexandria based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.4 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Alexandria internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alexandria homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Alexandria internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alexandria is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Alexandria, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 67.61%, or 164,726 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alexandria.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria 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 Alexandria customers is up to 1,860 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 622 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 59.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Alexandria, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 35.86%, or 87,366 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, northwest, west, and southeast Alexandria area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Alexandria.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Alexandria customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 62 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 35.0 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.42%, or 237,371 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 80 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 85.85%, or 209,171 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 most of Alexandria.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 85.85%, or 209,171 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Alexandria area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alexandria.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.41%, or 159,364 people, have Verizon fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 649 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless 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 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 47 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Alexandria, VA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 35.81%, or 87,245 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, east, northeast, north, central, southeast, and south Alexandria area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Alexandria.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alexandria. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Alexandria. The fastest plan anyone in Alexandria can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alexandria customers is up to 350 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.9% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 88.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alexandria download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alexandria fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 115 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 90.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alexandria Internet 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 internet in Alexandria compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Alexandria are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,949 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.70% in Alexandria.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Fort Hunt, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Heights, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seven Corners, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Myer, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Land O' Lakes, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Memphis, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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