In Old Town there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,826 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 Old Town
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 Old Town are not shown.
Old Town 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 100.00% of Old Town. 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 Old Town with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Old Town?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Old Town.
Internet Speed Key
The average Old Town home can get up to 1,826 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 40.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 24.16% 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 Old Town.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Old Town, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Old Town?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Old Town you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.39% of Old Town homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.61% 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 Old Town homes.
Internet Market Health in Old Town
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Old Town 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 Old Town based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Old Town internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Old Town homes have between 2 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. Old Town internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Old Town badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Old Town, along with details on where in Old Town and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 8,228 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Old Town area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Old Town.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Town. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Old Town customers is up to 1,637 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Old Town 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 261 Mbps.
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- 6.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 48.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 74.27%, or 6,111 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Old Town area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Old Town.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Town. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town 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 Old Town customers is up to 1,543 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town 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 1,515 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 74.27%, or 6,111 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Old Town area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Old Town.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Town. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town 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 Old Town customers is up to 1,543 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town 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 1,515 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 45.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.21%, or 8,163 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Old Town 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 Old Town.
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 Old Town. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town 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 Old Town customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town 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 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 98.33%, or 8,091 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Old Town area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Old Town.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Town. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Old Town customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town fixed wireless 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 Old Town 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
- 60.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 98.33%, or 8,091 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Old Town area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Old Town.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Town. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Old Town customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Old Town 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
- 60.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.69%, or 5,405 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Old Town area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Old Town.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Town. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town 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 Old Town customers is up to 351 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town 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 Old Town 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 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 39.63%, or 3,261 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, north, southwest, west, northeast, east, central, and northwest Old Town area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Old Town.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Old Town. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Old Town. The fastest plan anyone in Old Town can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Old Town customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Old Town 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 Old Town fixed wireless providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Old Town is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Old Town Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Old Town or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Old Town compare to the rest of Alexandria?
Internet speeds in Old Town are slower versus the average speeds in Alexandria: 1,949 Mbps in Alexandria versus 1,826 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Alexandria is 99.70% versus 100.00% in Old Town.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Old Town 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
- Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eisenhower East, Alexandria, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belle Haven, Belle View, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor Run, Alexandria, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Potomac West, Alexandria, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Ridge Rosemont, Alexandria, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Groveton, Alexandria, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Long Branch Creek, Arlington, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Reservoir-Whiskey Hill, Bridgeport, CT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hopkins-Middle East, Baltimore, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howe, Minneapolis, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kirkman North, Orlando, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City, UT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Sharon Amity, Charlotte, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ortega Hills, Jacksonville, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Piper Glen Estates, Charlotte, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prescott, Oakland, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds