Best Internet Providers in McNair, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McNair, VA
McNair 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 McNair.
Ranks compare McNair with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in McNair, VA at a Glance
McNair Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fiber
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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 McNair ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McNair, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in McNair 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 McNair?
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 McNair
How McNair Compares to Places Its Size
McNair's report card score is in the bottom 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | McNair | 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 | 76.4% | bottom 44% | 93.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,984 Mbps | bottom 39% | 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 | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 31% | top 4% | 29% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 23% | 97% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 23% | 89% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 11% | 93% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $129,230 | top 19% | $165,826 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 26% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 76.4% of homes in McNair, against 93.9% across Fairfax County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in McNair are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $129,230 (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 McNair
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McNair?
EarthLink Fiber in McNair, VA
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,164 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 76.4% of McNair homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,164 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 1,083 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McNair from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in McNair, VA
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,164 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 76.4% of McNair homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,164 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 1,083 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McNair from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in McNair, VA
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 16.7% of McNair homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McNair?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McNair, VA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of McNair 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 McNair, VA
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of McNair homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McNair, VA
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of McNair homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McNair, VA
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
117 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.5% of McNair homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 117 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 McNair?
Cox Cable in McNair, VA
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 91.3% of McNair homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McNair?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in McNair, VA.
Internet in McNair by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
McNair has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in McNair
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in McNair
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20171 | 52,219 | 88.7% | 2,044 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 92/100 |
How McNair Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to McNair that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, South Riding has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Dulles Town Center the fewest (54.8%); McNair has 76.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNair (this page) | 21,598 | 76.4% | 1,984 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 80/100 |
| 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 |
| Herndon | 46,789 | 94.7% | 2,171 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 94/100 |
| Fair Oaks | 34,052 | 88.5% | 2,167 Mbps | 6 | B | 86/100 |
| South Riding | 33,880 | 100.0% | 1,619 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 98/100 |
| Chantilly | 24,388 | 99.9% | 2,097 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
| 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 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,909 | 54.8% | 2,049 Mbps | 4 | C | 79/100 |
| Arcola | 1,592 | 61.7% | 1,762 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 97/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McNair?
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 McNair
| 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 McNair Internet Providers
Based on 143 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for McNair 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 89.7% coverage in McNair.
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 McNair Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McNair, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McNair 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 | ||
| 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 McNair
Based on data reported by McNair 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 McNair. 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 | McNair Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (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 McNair?
Of the providers in McNair, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in McNair 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 McNair, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McNair
| ISP / Tech Type | McNair 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 | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Brightspeed
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Which ISP Should You Choose in McNair?
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 McNair 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 McNair is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in McNair, available to 94.9% 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.