Best Internet Providers in Herndon, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Herndon, VA
Herndon 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 Herndon.
Ranks compare Herndon with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Herndon, VA at a Glance
Herndon Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Cox
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Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Herndon ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Herndon, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Herndon 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 Herndon?
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 Herndon
How Herndon Compares to Places Its Size
Herndon's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Herndon | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Fairfax County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.7% | top 27% | 93.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,171 Mbps | bottom 31% | 2,158 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | bottom 25% | 6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 8% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | top 9% | 29% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 2% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 97% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 9% | 89% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 15% | 93% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $168,752 | top 6% | $165,826 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 94.7% of homes in Herndon, against 93.9% across Fairfax County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Herndon are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $168,752 (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 Herndon
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Herndon?
EarthLink Fiber in Herndon, VA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,961 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 94.7% of Herndon homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,961 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 1,935 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Herndon from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Herndon, VA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,961 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 94.7% of Herndon homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,961 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 1,935 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Herndon from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Herndon, VA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Herndon homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Herndon?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Herndon, VA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Herndon homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 Herndon, VA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Herndon homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Herndon, VA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Herndon homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Herndon, VA
Availability:
35.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
225 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.2% of Herndon homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 225 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 Herndon?
Cox Cable in Herndon, VA
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 93.5% of Herndon homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Herndon, VA
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,552 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 10.6% of Herndon homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,552 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 524 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Herndon?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Herndon, VA.
Internet in Herndon by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Herndon has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Herndon
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Herndon
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20170 | 42,768 | 96.1% | 2,214 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 94/100 |
How Herndon Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Herndon that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Franklin Farm has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Dulles Town Center the fewest (54.8%); Herndon has 94.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon (this page) | 46,789 | 94.7% | 2,171 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 94/100 |
| 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 |
| Chantilly | 24,388 | 99.9% | 2,097 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
| 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 |
| Wolf Trap | 17,498 | 100.0% | 2,016 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Franklin Farm | 16,761 | 100.0% | 2,100 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Dranesville | 14,128 | 99.6% | 2,215 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Cascades | 12,366 | 94.6% | 2,063 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 92/100 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,909 | 54.8% | 2,049 Mbps | 4 | C | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Herndon?
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 Herndon
| 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 Herndon Internet Providers
Based on 225 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Herndon 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 97.1% coverage in Herndon.
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 Herndon Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Herndon, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Herndon Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 Herndon
Based on data reported by Herndon 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 Herndon. 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 | Herndon Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 Herndon?
Of the providers in Herndon, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Herndon 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 Herndon, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Herndon
| ISP / Tech Type | Herndon 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 | (2) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Herndon?
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 Herndon 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 Herndon is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Herndon, available to 98.3% 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.