Best Internet Providers in McLean, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McLean, VA
McLean 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 McLean.
Ranks compare McLean 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 McLean, VA at a Glance
McLean 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
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XFINITY
Connection
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Cable
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 McLean ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McLean, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in McLean based on 221 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 McLean?
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 McLean
How McLean Compares to Places Its Size
McLean's report card score is in the top 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | McLean | 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 | 99.8% | top 4% | 93.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Download speed for most homes | 2,218 Mbps | bottom 32% | 2,158 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | bottom 20% | 6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 20% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 38% | top 1% | 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 | 93% | top 1% | 89% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 96% | top 2% | 93% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $233,569 | top 1% | $165,826 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 11% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in McLean, against 93.9% across Fairfax County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in McLean are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 38% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $233,569 (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 McLean
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
EarthLink Fiber in McLean, VA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,941 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.8% of McLean homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,941 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 1,914 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McLean from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in McLean, VA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(445)
Avg. Download Speed
1,941 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.8% of McLean homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,941 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 1,914 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McLean from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in McLean, VA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(53)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 4.3% of McLean homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McLean, VA
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(335)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of McLean homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McLean, VA
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of McLean homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McLean, VA
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(201)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of McLean homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McLean, VA
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(355)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.6% of McLean homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 214 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
Cox Cable in McLean, VA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(394)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 99.7% of McLean homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in McLean, VA
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(2058)
Avg. Download Speed
1,903 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 9.1% of McLean homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,903 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 1,403 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in McLean, VA.
Internet in McLean by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
McLean has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in McLean
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in McLean
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22101 | 31,254 | 100.0% | 2,209 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 94/100 |
How McLean Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to McLean that have their own pages are all within 5 miles, 4 of them in Maryland. Among them, Cabin John, MD has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Tysons Corner the fewest (86.7%); McLean has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean (this page) | 41,658 | 99.8% | 2,218 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Bethesda, MD | 67,410 | 96.9% | 2,252 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Falls Church | 57,309 | 89.9% | 2,047 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 84/100 |
| West Falls Church | 33,055 | 98.7% | 2,089 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Tysons Corner | 24,464 | 86.7% | 2,144 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 79/100 |
| Vienna | 24,137 | 99.5% | 2,082 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Idylwood | 16,497 | 96.3% | 2,152 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 80/100 |
| Dunn Loring | 8,086 | 94.7% | 2,136 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 94/100 |
| Somerset, MD | 1,749 | 99.8% | 2,234 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Cabin John, MD | 1,729 | 100.0% | 2,267 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Glen Echo, MD | 287 | 97.2% | 2,300 Mbps | 5 | B | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McLean?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 McLean
| 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 McLean Internet Providers
Based on 221 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for McLean residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.40 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 88.3% coverage in McLean.
At a national level, based on 4981 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 McLean Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McLean, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McLean Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY |  (0) | (81) | (2353) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (2) | (83) | (800) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (5) | (1031) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (335) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (447) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McLean
Based on data reported by McLean 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 McLean. 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 in the city 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 | McLean Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (0) | (81) | (2353) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (83) | (800) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (5) | (1031) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (447) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (335) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McLean?
Virginia customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.90 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McLean customers with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in McLean, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McLean
| ISP / Tech Type | McLean Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (83) | (800) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (81) | (2353) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (335) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (5) | (1031) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (447) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in McLean?
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 McLean 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 McLean is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in McLean, 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.