Best Internet Providers in Dranesville, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dranesville, VA
Dranesville has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Dranesville.
Ranks compare Dranesville with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dranesville, VA at a Glance
Dranesville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Verizon
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Fiber
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Cox
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Cable
XFINITY
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Cable
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 Dranesville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dranesville, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Dranesville based on 225 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dranesville?
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 Dranesville
How Dranesville Compares to Places Its Size
Dranesville's report card score is in the top 23% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Dranesville | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Fairfax County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | top 8% | 93.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,215 Mbps | bottom 47% | 2,158 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | bottom 39% | 6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 5% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 36% | top 2% | 29% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 98% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 85 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 99% | top 1% | 97% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 92% | top 2% | 89% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 98% | top 1% | 93% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $196,804 | top 3% | $165,826 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Dranesville, against 93.9% across Fairfax County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Dranesville are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 36% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $196,804 (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 Dranesville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dranesville?
EarthLink Fiber in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,978 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dranesville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,978 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dranesville from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dranesville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
179 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.0% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 179 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dranesville?
Cox Cable in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 81.7% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Dranesville, VA
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,735 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 35.8% of Dranesville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,735 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 633 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dranesville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Dranesville, VA.
Internet in Dranesville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dranesville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dranesville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Dranesville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dranesville that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Lowes Island has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Dulles Town Center the fewest (54.8%); Dranesville has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dranesville (this page) | 14,128 | 99.6% | 2,215 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Reston | 62,477 | 94.3% | 1,875 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 82/100 |
| Sterling | 53,307 | 97.4% | 2,125 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 89/100 |
| Herndon | 46,789 | 94.7% | 2,171 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 94/100 |
| McNair | 21,598 | 76.4% | 1,984 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 80/100 |
| Great Falls | 18,049 | 100.0% | 2,070 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Franklin Farm | 16,761 | 100.0% | 2,100 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Cascades | 12,366 | 94.6% | 2,063 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 92/100 |
| Countryside | 10,454 | 95.5% | 2,187 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 94/100 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,909 | 54.8% | 2,049 Mbps | 4 | C | 79/100 |
| Lowes Island | 3,282 | 100.0% | 2,237 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dranesville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications 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 Dranesville
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dranesville Internet Providers
Based on 225 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Dranesville residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Dranesville.
At a national level, based on 5056 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dranesville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dranesville, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dranesville Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dranesville
Based on data reported by Dranesville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dranesville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dranesville Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dranesville?
Of the providers in Dranesville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dranesville 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to 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 Dranesville, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dranesville
| ISP / Tech Type | Dranesville Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Brightspeed
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dranesville?
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 Dranesville is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dranesville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Dranesville, available to 100.0% 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.