Best Internet Providers in Arlington, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Arlington, VA
Arlington has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Arlington.
Ranks compare Arlington with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Arlington, VA at a Glance
Arlington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Starry
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Arlington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arlington, VA?
Starry is the highest-rated internet provider in Arlington based on 229 Virginia customer reviews, and Starry has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Arlington?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Arlington
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
How Arlington Compares to Places Its Size
Arlington's report card score is tied 154th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 124th of 305.
| Measure | Arlington | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Arlington County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.2% | Tied 51st of 305 | 94.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,066 Mbps | 273rd of 305 | 2,065 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 231st of 305 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 293rd of 305 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 35% | Tied 4th of 305 | 35% | 18% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 98% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 60th of 305 | 95% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 29th of 305 | 87% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | Tied 28th of 305 | 92% | 83% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $155,845 | 11th of 305 | $156,299 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 15% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 94.2% of homes in Arlington, against 94.0% across Arlington County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Arlington are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 35% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $155,845 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Arlington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
EarthLink Fiber in Arlington, VA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,298 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Arlington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,298 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,224 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Arlington from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Arlington, VA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,298 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Arlington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,298 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,224 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Arlington from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Arlington, VA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,565 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Arlington homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,565 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 932 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Arlington from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Arlington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Arlington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Arlington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
Availability:
48.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
551 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.2% of Arlington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 551 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 41 Mbps throughout the city.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Arlington, VA
Availability:
46.4%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
396 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.4% of Arlington homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 396 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 119 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
XFINITY Cable in Arlington, VA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,998 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.2% of Arlington homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,998 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 1,939 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Arlington from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Cable in Arlington, VA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 1.4% of Arlington homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arlington?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Arlington, VA.
Internet in Arlington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 73.4% of homes in Buckingham to 100.0% in Williamsburg; by ZIP code, from 82.6% in 22203 to 100.0% in 22205. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Arlington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston-Virginia Square | 15,783 | 90.9% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 73/100 |
| Aurora Highlands | 14,352 | 83.5% | 2,132 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 77/100 |
| Radnor-Ft Myer Heights | 13,998 | 88.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | B | 76/100 |
| Fairlington-Shirlington | 11,005 | 87.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 78/100 |
| Douglas Park | 10,308 | 100.0% | 2,282 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Clarendon | 9,502 | 92.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 78/100 |
| Crystal City | 7,381 | 89.6% | 2,175 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Bluemont | 7,299 | 98.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Columbia Forest | 7,039 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Buckingham | 6,956 | 73.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 57/100 |
| Nauck | 6,470 | 99.7% | 2,255 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Arlington Ridge | 6,354 | 100.0% | 2,256 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 80/100 |
| Lyon Park | 6,060 | 92.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 79/100 |
| Penrose | 5,895 | 100.0% | 2,290 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 69/100 |
| Arlington-East Falls | 5,761 | 99.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Columbia Heghts | 5,472 | 100.0% | 2,210 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 74/100 |
| Ashton Heights | 4,886 | 76.3% | 1,926 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 72/100 |
| North Highland | 4,498 | 98.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Columbia Heights West | 4,419 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Waverly Hills | 4,008 | 97.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Cherrydale | 3,986 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Lyon Village | 3,978 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 81/100 |
| Long Branch Creek | 3,876 | 94.5% | 2,179 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Barcroft | 3,848 | 100.0% | 2,287 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 92/100 |
| North Rosslyn | 3,505 | 87.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 71/100 |
| Forest Glen | 3,461 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 48/100 |
| Donaldson Run | 3,400 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Williamsburg | 3,175 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Rock Spring | 3,059 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 97/100 |
ZIP codes in Arlington
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22204 | 53,107 | 99.1% | 2,178 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 73/100 |
| 22201 | 38,912 | 94.0% | 1,992 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 77/100 |
| 22207 | 33,888 | 98.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 95/100 |
| 22202 | 30,547 | 89.5% | 2,179 Mbps | 7 | B | 76/100 |
| 22203 | 25,893 | 82.6% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 69/100 |
| 22206 | 19,192 | 91.5% | 2,061 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 74/100 |
| 22205 | 18,328 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 87/100 |
| 22209 | 15,101 | 92.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 75/100 |
| 22213 | 3,260 | 99.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 94/100 |
How Arlington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Arlington that have their own pages are all within 6 miles, 1 of them in District of Columbia. Among them, Seven Corners has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Fort Myer the fewest (37.1%); Arlington has 94.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington (this page) | 236,727 | 94.2% | 2,066 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Washington metro area, DC | 6,278,542 | 87.3% | 2,156 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 86/100 |
| Alexandria | 243,656 | 80.0% | 2,096 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 72/100 |
| Falls Church | 57,309 | 89.9% | 2,047 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 84/100 |
| West Falls Church | 33,055 | 98.7% | 2,089 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Lincolnia | 22,922 | 89.7% | 2,245 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 88/100 |
| Idylwood | 16,497 | 96.3% | 2,152 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 80/100 |
| Seven Corners | 14,704 | 100.0% | 2,034 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Huntington | 9,532 | 69.3% | 2,173 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 71/100 |
| Jefferson Manor | 7,084 | 82.7% | 2,112 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 93/100 |
| Fort Myer | 1,021 | 37.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Arlington?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Starry. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Arlington
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Arlington Internet Providers
Based on 229 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Starry is the best internet service provider for Arlington residents. Starry was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 87.7% coverage in Arlington.
At a national level, based on 5081 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.24 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Arlington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Arlington, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arlington Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry |  (3) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Arlington
Based on data reported by Arlington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Arlington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,996 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Starry. This indicates Starry reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arlington Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry |  (3) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arlington?
Of the providers in Arlington, customers rate Starry the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Arlington where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Starry is rated 4.33 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Arlington, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Arlington
| ISP / Tech Type | Arlington Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (3) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
Laney P.
XFINITY Fiber
March 09, 2026 I have actually had a good experience with Xfinity overall. Whenever I experience an outage, it's always fixed promptly and I am kept updated with progress reports. I also easily negotiated a lower monthly price for my internet through a representative via online chat. My internet speeds are generally pretty fast.
A Arlington, VA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
January 09, 2026 A Arlington, VA Customer
Starry Fixed Wireless
December 22, 2025 A Arlington, VA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 30, 2025 Jared C.
XFINITY Cable
September 26, 2025 My Internet and pricing has been stable at my current address since I moved about one year ago. However, I used to have terrible connectivity problems with Xfinity in my last place and they kept raising rates drastically without addressing the underlying issue. Unfortunately, as a renter, they are my only option since I can't do anything about getting fiber installed by Verizon. While I'm currently happy with my xfinity service, I worry that wont last.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Arlington?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Arlington is Starry.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Starry may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Arlington is Starry.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Arlington, available to 99.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.