In Crystal City there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.35% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,987 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Crystal City
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 Crystal City are not shown.
Crystal City 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 99.35% of Crystal City. 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 Crystal City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Crystal City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Crystal City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Crystal City home can get up to 1,987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 46.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.36% 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 Crystal City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Crystal City, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Crystal City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Crystal City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.45% of Crystal City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 48.90% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Crystal City homes.
Internet Market Health in Crystal City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Crystal City 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 Crystal City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Crystal City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Crystal City 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Crystal City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Crystal City needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Crystal City, along with details on where in Crystal City and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 94.99%, or 7,011 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Crystal City area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Crystal City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Crystal City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Crystal City 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 Crystal City cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 1,518 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 83.46%, or 6,160 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, west, and south Crystal City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Crystal City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Crystal City customers is up to 1,552 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Crystal City 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 Crystal City fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City 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 1,525 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 83.46%, or 6,160 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, west, and south Crystal City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Crystal City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Crystal City customers is up to 1,552 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Crystal City 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 Crystal City fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City 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 1,525 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Starry Fiber in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Starry fiber coverage
About 6.18%, or 456 people, have Starry fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east Crystal City area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Crystal City.
Starry fiber download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starry fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Crystal City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fiber upload speeds
In Crystal City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Crystal City fiber providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 4.36%, or 322 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west Crystal City 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 Crystal City.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Crystal City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Crystal City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Crystal City fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 99.17%, or 7,320 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, west, south, and northeast Crystal City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Crystal City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Crystal City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Crystal City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Crystal City fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 99.17%, or 7,320 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, west, south, and northeast Crystal City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Crystal City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Crystal City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Crystal City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Crystal City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.17%, or 7,320 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, west, south, and northeast Crystal City 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 Crystal City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Crystal City customers is up to 97 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Crystal City 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Crystal City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 94.24%, or 6,956 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, west, south, and northeast Crystal City area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Crystal City.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from Starry goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Crystal City customers is up to 382 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Crystal City 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 Crystal City fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City 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 124 Mbps.
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- 16.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 83.95%, or 6,196 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, west, south, and northeast Crystal City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Crystal City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Crystal City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Crystal City. The fastest plan anyone in Crystal City can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Crystal City customers is up to 699 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Crystal City 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 Crystal City fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Crystal City 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 51 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Crystal City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Crystal City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Crystal City compare to the rest of Arlington?
Internet speeds in Crystal City are comparable versus the average speeds in Arlington: 2,003 Mbps in Arlington versus 1,987 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Arlington is 99.45% versus 99.35% in Crystal City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Crystal City 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington Ridge, Arlington, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Long Branch Creek, Arlington, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia Heghts, Arlington, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Penrose, Arlington, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nauck, Arlington, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Potomac West, Alexandria, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South West, Washington, DC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Ridge Rosemont, Alexandria, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Seward Park, Seattle, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delhi, Santa Ana, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Park, Buffalo, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Durfee, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Bay, Eureka, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Elmhurst, Queens, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East End, Alameda, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eldorado Village, Largo, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Snow Woods, Dearborn, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds