6 Best Internet Providers in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merrifield, Fairfax, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Merrifield based on Fairfax customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Merrifield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 94.89% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Merrifield

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Merrifield Internet Providers

Based on 123 reviews from Fairfax internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Merrifield residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Fairfax, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 97.8% coverage in Merrifield.

At a national level, based on 2378 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merrifield?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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 Merrifield

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Fiber Fast Homes	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 Merrifield

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merrifield?

Fairfax customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Merrifield customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Merrifield

Merrifield 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 neighborhood 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 Merrifield below, including the metrics used and how Merrifield compares to the rest of Fairfax and nation.

Merrifield ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Merrifield	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Merrifield that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.81%	94.55%	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.	1,994 Mbps	1,984 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 Merrifield.	6.0	5.8	6.8

 

Merrifield Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Merrifield	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.7	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.	29%	26%	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.	99%	99%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	98%	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.	93%	90%	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.	93%	93%	76%

Merrifield ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Merrifield is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Merrifield is high with a score of 81 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Merrifield have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Merrifield ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

98% of Merrifield households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 93% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 93% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 93% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Merrifield 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Merrifield?

How Much Speed does a Merrifield Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Merrifield is 2.3, which is smaller than the Fairfax average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Merrifield's average household income is $147,078 which is higher than the Fairfax average of $153,858 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Merrifield also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Fairfax average of 23%. Additionally, 29% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 26% of residents in Fairfax who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Merrifield has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Merrifield households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Merrifield?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Merrifield?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Merrifield?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Merrifield?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Merrifield?

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 Merrifield 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 Merrifield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Merrifield 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 Merrifield's B+ ISP Report Card and 81 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.