In Arlington there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.45% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,003 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Arlington
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 Arlington are not shown.
Arlington 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
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Internet service is available in 99.45% of Arlington. 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 Arlington with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Arlington?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Arlington.
Internet Speed Key
The average Arlington home can get up to 2,003 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 17.58% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Arlington.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Arlington, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Arlington?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Arlington you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.01% of Arlington homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.44% 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 Arlington homes.
Internet Market Health in Arlington
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Arlington 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 Arlington based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Arlington 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, Arlington homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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. Arlington 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, Arlington is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Arlington, along with details on where in Arlington and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Arlington, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.15%, or 234,726 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Arlington.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington 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 Arlington customers is up to 1,997 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Arlington download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Arlington 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 Arlington 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 1,891 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Arlington, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 93.52%, or 221,389 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Arlington.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Arlington customers is up to 1,141 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Arlington download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Arlington fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Arlington is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,093 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Arlington, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.52%, or 221,389 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Arlington.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Arlington customers is up to 1,141 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Arlington download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Arlington fiber providers. Verizon 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 Arlington is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,093 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Arlington, VA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 2.19%, or 5,178 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, northeast, central, and east Arlington 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 Arlington.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington 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 Arlington customers is up to 1,456 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Arlington download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Arlington fiber 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 Arlington 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 664 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Arlington, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 1.42%, or 3,370 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, and south Arlington 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 Arlington.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Arlington customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Arlington 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 below average compared to other Arlington 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 Arlington 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 78 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.39%, or 228,173 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington 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 Arlington.
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 Arlington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington 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 Arlington customers is up to 81 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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
- 74.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 92.73%, or 219,527 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Arlington.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington 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 Arlington customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 92.73%, or 219,527 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Arlington.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington 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 Arlington customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 46.36%, or 109,754 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, northeast, south, east, north, and northwest Arlington area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Arlington.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Arlington customers is up to 384 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 75.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Arlington 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 Arlington fixed wireless providers. Starry 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 Arlington is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 122 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 45.98%, or 108,843 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Arlington area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Arlington.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Arlington. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Arlington. The fastest plan anyone in Arlington 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 Arlington customers is up to 606 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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 44 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Arlington Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Arlington or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Arlington compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Arlington are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 2,003 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.45% in Arlington.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Arlington 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
- Fort Myer, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seven Corners, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Falls Church, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Falls Church, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincolnia, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson Manor, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Idylwood, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huntington, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Winchester, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yonkers, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilmington, DE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waukesha, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whittier, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Chester, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waldorf, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westerville, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warwick, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds