In Fairfax County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.60% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,983 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 Fairfax County
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 Fairfax County are not shown.
Fairfax County 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 98.60% of Fairfax County. 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 Cox. Now you can call companies in Fairfax County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fairfax County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fairfax County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfax County home can get up to 1,983 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Fairfax County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Fairfax County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Fairfax County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfax County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 46.97% of Fairfax County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 51.13% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.40% of Fairfax County homes.
Internet Market Health in Fairfax County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Fairfax County 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, Fairfax County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Fairfax County 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, Fairfax County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairfax County, along with details on where in Fairfax County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Fairfax County, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 93.71%, or 1,077,972 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 1,479 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 50.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 below average compared to other Fairfax County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 1,449 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 50.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Fairfax County, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 93.71%, or 1,077,972 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 1,479 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 50.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 below average compared to other Fairfax County fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 1,449 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 50.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Fairfax County, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 91.94%, or 1,057,597 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 47 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Fairfax County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 9.33%, or 107,309 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, east, southeast, northeast, north, and central Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 1,452 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 68.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 448 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 68.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Fairfax County, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.72%, or 19,822 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, north, central, south, east, and northeast Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 1,335 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 66.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 the slowest compared to other Fairfax County fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.55%, or 1,076,111 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County.
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 Fairfax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 81 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 75.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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
- 75.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairfax County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 83.77%, or 963,662 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfax County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairfax County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 83.77%, or 963,662 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Fairfax County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 53 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairfax County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 22.71%, or 261,224 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fairfax County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fairfax County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 367 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 below average compared to other Fairfax County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Fairfax County, VA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 1.64%, or 18,833 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and southeast Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax County. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax County can order from Starry goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax County customers is up to 381 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 88.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax County 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 below average compared to other Fairfax County fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax County 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 117 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 88.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Fairfax County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairfax County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fairfax County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Fairfax County are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,983 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 98.60% in Fairfax County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairfax County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Fairfax City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Falls Church City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexandria City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manassas City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Talbot County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Broward County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Travis County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds