Best Internet Providers in Lorton, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lorton, VA
Lorton has 5 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 Lorton.
Ranks compare Lorton with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lorton, VA at a Glance
Lorton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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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 Lorton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lorton, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lorton 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 Lorton?
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 Lorton Compares to Places Its Size
Lorton's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Lorton | 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 | 95.7% | top 25% | 93.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,243 Mbps | bottom 48% | 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 | 5.7 | bottom 25% | 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 | 24% | top 12% | 29% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 3% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 97% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | top 5% | 89% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | top 4% | 93% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $156,042 | top 10% | $165,826 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | top 3% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 95.7% of homes in Lorton, against 93.9% across Fairfax County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Lorton are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $156,042 (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 Lorton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lorton?
EarthLink Fiber in Lorton, VA
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,097 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.7% of Lorton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,097 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 2,082 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lorton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Lorton, VA
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,097 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 95.7% of Lorton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,097 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 2,082 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lorton from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lorton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lorton, VA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Lorton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lorton, VA
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Lorton 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lorton, VA
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Lorton 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lorton, VA
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
131 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.1% of Lorton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 131 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lorton?
Cox Cable in Lorton, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 100.0% of Lorton homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lorton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lorton, VA.
Internet in Lorton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lorton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lorton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lorton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22079 | 35,477 | 97.1% | 2,201 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 95/100 |
How Lorton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lorton that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Laurel Hill has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Fort Belvoir the fewest (6.0%); Lorton has 95.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorton (this page) | 23,632 | 95.7% | 2,243 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 95/100 |
| Lake Ridge | 46,499 | 94.7% | 2,150 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 92/100 |
| West Springfield | 27,485 | 93.1% | 2,232 Mbps | 6 | B | 89/100 |
| Newington | 20,461 | 98.2% | 2,218 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 96/100 |
| Marumsco | 14,501 | 97.2% | 2,109 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 76/100 |
| Laurel Hill | 8,692 | 99.6% | 2,050 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Fort Belvoir | 7,913 | 6.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 87/100 |
| Occoquan | 1,075 | 96.3% | 2,248 Mbps | 6 | B | 58/100 |
| Newington Forest | 850 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 99/100 |
| Crosspointe | 610 | 100.0% | 2,176 Mbps | 7 | A- | 98/100 |
| Mason Neck | 86 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lorton?
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, Verizon 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 Lorton
| 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 Lorton Internet Providers
Based on 143 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lorton 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 Lorton.
At a national level, based on 2677 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 Lorton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lorton, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lorton 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 | ||
| 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 Lorton
Based on data reported by Lorton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Lorton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,097 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 | Lorton Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | 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 Lorton?
Of the providers in Lorton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lorton 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 Lorton, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lorton
| ISP / Tech Type | Lorton 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 | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | 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 Lorton?
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 Lorton is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Lorton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Lorton, 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.