Best Internet Providers in Reston, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Reston, VA
Reston 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 Reston.
Ranks compare Reston with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Reston, VA at a Glance
Reston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
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 Reston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Reston, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Reston 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 Reston?
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 Reston
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Reston Compares to Places Its Size
Reston's report card score is tied 462nd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 199th of 749.
| Measure | Reston | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Fairfax County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | Tied 159th of 749 | 93.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,875 Mbps | 683rd of 749 | 2,158 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | Tied 576th of 749 | 6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 635th of 749 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 35% | Tied 12th of 749 | 29% | 18% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 11th of 749 | 98% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 31st of 749 | 97% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 20th of 749 | 89% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | Tied 51st of 749 | 93% | 83% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $154,091 | 47th of 749 | $165,826 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 17% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in Reston, against 93.9% across Fairfax County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Reston are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 35% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $154,091 (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 Reston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Reston?
EarthLink Fiber in Reston, VA
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,548 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 93.5% of Reston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,548 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 1,491 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Reston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Reston, VA
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,548 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 93.5% of Reston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,548 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 1,491 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Reston from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Reston, VA
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Reston homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Reston, VA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,818 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Reston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,818 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 710 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Reston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Reston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Reston, VA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Reston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 Reston, VA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Reston 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 Reston, VA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Reston 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 Reston, VA
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.9% of Reston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 231 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Reston?
XFINITY Cable in Reston, VA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,611 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 95.5% of Reston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,611 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 590 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Reston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Cable in Reston, VA
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 7.1% of Reston homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Reston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Reston, VA.
Internet in Reston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 85.4% of homes in 20190 to 99.7% in 20191. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Reston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Reston
How Reston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Reston 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%); Reston has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reston (this page) | 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 |
| Oakton | 31,895 | 100.0% | 2,016 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 94/100 |
| 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 |
| Dulles Town Center | 5,909 | 54.8% | 2,049 Mbps | 4 | C | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Reston?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Reston
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Reston Internet Providers
Based on 225 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Reston 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 97.2% coverage in Reston.
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 Reston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Reston, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Reston 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 | ||
| 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 Reston
Based on data reported by Reston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Reston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,608 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 | Reston Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (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 Reston?
Of the providers in Reston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Reston 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 Reston, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Reston
| ISP / Tech Type | Reston 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 | ||
| 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 Reston?
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 Reston is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Reston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Reston, available to 97.3% 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.