Best Internet Providers in Fairfax, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax 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 Fairfax.
Ranks compare Fairfax with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fairfax, VA at a Glance
Fairfax Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 Fairfax ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairfax, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairfax based on 143 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 Fairfax?
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 Fairfax
How Fairfax Compares to Places Its Size
Fairfax's report card score is tied 198th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 7th of 305.
| Measure | Fairfax | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Fairfax City | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.8% | Tied 57th of 305 | 97.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,194 Mbps | 260th of 305 | 2,259 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 267th of 305 | 6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 100th of 305 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | Tied 11th of 305 | 29% | 18% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 1st of 305 | 99% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 45 other places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | Tied 1st of 305 | 97% | 92% | 91% | Tied with Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 7 more |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 91% | Tied 2nd of 305 | 91% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 2nd of 305 | 93% | 83% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $160,738 | 8th of 305 | $136,723 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | 26th of 305 | 20% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 93.8% of homes in Fairfax, against 97.4% across Fairfax City and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Fairfax are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $160,738 (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 Fairfax
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairfax?
EarthLink Fiber in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,892 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,892 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 1,861 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fairfax from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(452)
Avg. Download Speed
1,892 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,892 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 1,861 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fairfax from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,912 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,912 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 359 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Fairfax from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fairfax?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
226 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.7% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 226 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fairfax?
Cox Cable in Fairfax, VA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 96.8% of Fairfax homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairfax?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fairfax, VA.
Internet in Fairfax by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 88.2% of homes in 22030 to 100.0% in 22032. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fairfax
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield | 18,003 | 97.8% | 2,201 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Mantua | 5,859 | 96.1% | 2,227 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 95/100 |
ZIP codes in Fairfax
How Fairfax Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fairfax that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Woodburn has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Fair Oaks the fewest (88.5%); Fairfax has 93.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax (this page) | 132,888 | 93.8% | 2,194 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 93/100 |
| Annandale | 58,882 | 98.1% | 2,247 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Burke | 41,741 | 100.0% | 2,226 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Fair Oaks | 34,052 | 88.5% | 2,167 Mbps | 6 | B | 86/100 |
| Oakton | 31,895 | 100.0% | 2,016 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Vienna | 24,137 | 99.5% | 2,082 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Burke Centre | 17,567 | 99.3% | 2,286 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Wolf Trap | 17,498 | 100.0% | 2,016 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Clifton | 15,702 | 94.9% | 2,208 Mbps | 6 | B | 96/100 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,086 | 94.7% | 2,136 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 94/100 |
| Woodburn | 1,365 | 100.0% | 2,290 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 97/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairfax?
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 Fairfax
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fairfax Internet Providers
Based on 143 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fairfax 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 3.00 out of 5 stars and 88.8% coverage in Fairfax.
At a national level, based on 2675 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fairfax Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fairfax, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairfax Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (1) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairfax
Based on data reported by Fairfax 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 Fairfax. 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 | Fairfax Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairfax?
Of the providers in Fairfax, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fairfax 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.
AT&T is rated 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fairfax, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fairfax
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairfax Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
A Fair Oaks, VA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
March 03, 2026 A Fairfax, VA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
July 10, 2025 Version has been very helpful with any needs or questions that I have. The service itself has also be great with the speed and efficiency. I would recommend Verizon if they they have multiple tv’s or streaming devices.
A Fairfax, VA Customer
Cox Cable
June 22, 2023 A Fairfax, VA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 10, 2023 We switched to Verizon Fios for TV cable and internet several years ago, leaving Cox for better prices with Verizon. Unfortunately, after the initial price period was up - a fact buried in very small print - the prices rose. I called to negotiate and got a small cut. The following year, the same happened. While the signal strength and speed are mainly fine - sufficing even with three working/schooling from home during Covid shutdowns - I feel that I am paying more than I should be. I'm currently pricing alternatives, frankly, because Verizon has gotten complacent.
Jean
Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fairfax?
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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Fairfax, available to 96.8% 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.