8 Best Internet Providers in Falls Church, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Falls Church, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Falls Church, VA?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Falls Church based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Falls Church, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 13.77% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Falls Church, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Falls Church

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Falls Church Internet Providers

Based on 202 reviews from Virginia internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Falls Church residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.52 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 92.2% coverage in Falls Church.

At a national level, based on 4675 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Falls Church?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Falls Church

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Falls Church

Based on data reported by Falls Church ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Falls Church. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Falls Church?

Virginia customers rate XFINITY from Comcast as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Falls Church customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Falls Church, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Falls Church

Falls Church Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Falls Church below, including the metrics used and how Falls Church compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Falls Church ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Falls Church	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Falls Church that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	88.64%	76.30%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,005 Mbps	1,990 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Falls Church.	6.4	5.6	6.8

 

Falls Church Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Falls Church	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	25%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	84%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	86%	77%	76%

Falls Church ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Falls Church is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Falls Church is high with a score of 85 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Falls Church have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Falls Church ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

93% of Falls Church households have an internet connection despite having 97.25% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Falls Church residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Falls Church?

How Much Speed does a Falls Church Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Falls Church is 2.8, which is larger than the Virginia average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Falls Church's average household income is $140,541 which is much higher than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Falls Church also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 25% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Falls Church has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Falls Church households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Falls Church?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Falls Church?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Falls Church?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Falls Church, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Falls Church?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Falls Church?

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 Falls Church is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Falls Church is XFINITY.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Falls Church, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Falls Church compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Falls Church stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Falls Church's B+ ISP Report Card and 85 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.