Best Internet Providers in Dumfries, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dumfries, VA
Dumfries has 5 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 Dumfries.
Ranks compare Dumfries with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dumfries, VA at a Glance
Dumfries Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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Fiber
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Dumfries ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dumfries, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Dumfries based on 183 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 Dumfries?
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.
How Dumfries Compares to Places Its Size
Dumfries's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Dumfries | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Prince William County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.0% | top 16% | 95.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,961 Mbps | top 36% | 1,863 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 6.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | top 3% | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 15% | 20% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 96% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 5% | 87% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 7% | 91% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $127,289 | top 8% | $145,600 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 18% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.0% of homes in Dumfries, against 95.4% across Prince William County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Dumfries are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $127,289 (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 Dumfries
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dumfries?
EarthLink Fiber in Dumfries, VA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.0% of Dumfries homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Dumfries, VA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.0% of Dumfries homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dumfries?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dumfries, VA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Dumfries homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 Dumfries, VA
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Dumfries homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dumfries, VA
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Dumfries homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dumfries, VA
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
229 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.3% of Dumfries homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 229 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dumfries?
XFINITY Cable in Dumfries, VA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,961 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Dumfries homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,961 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 530 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dumfries?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Dumfries, VA.
Internet in Dumfries by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dumfries
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dumfries
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Dumfries Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dumfries that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Neabsco has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Quantico Base the fewest (56.0%); Dumfries has 99.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries (this page) | 8,524 | 99.0% | 1,961 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Dale City | 72,088 | 99.3% | 2,131 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Woodbridge | 58,451 | 95.5% | 2,125 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 88/100 |
| Montclair | 22,793 | 98.0% | 2,185 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 96/100 |
| Cherry Hill | 15,315 | 99.3% | 1,802 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Neabsco | 15,121 | 99.4% | 2,041 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Marumsco | 14,501 | 97.2% | 2,109 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 76/100 |
| Triangle | 10,656 | 96.8% | 1,843 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Potomac Mills | 6,332 | 96.1% | 2,099 Mbps | 6 | B | 86/100 |
| Quantico Base | 5,221 | 56.0% | 1,765 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 90/100 |
| Quantico | 578 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.5 | D | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dumfries?
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, 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 Dumfries
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dumfries Internet Providers
Based on 183 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Dumfries 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 97.5% coverage in Dumfries.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Dumfries Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dumfries, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dumfries 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 | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dumfries
Based on data reported by Dumfries 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 Dumfries. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,961 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 | Dumfries Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | 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 Dumfries?
Of the providers in Dumfries, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dumfries 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 Dumfries, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dumfries
| ISP / Tech Type | Dumfries 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 | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dumfries?
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 Dumfries is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Dumfries is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dumfries, available to 99.6% 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.