Internet Providers in Alexandria, Virginia

It’s a three-way tie for the best internet provider in Alexandria. While more residents will have access to Cox, Xfinity and Verizon Fios are formidable competitors when you compare speed and price. Cox is available to 58 percent of Alexandria. Verizon Fios follows behind, offering service to about 52 percent of residents, and Xfinity is available to about 46 percent households.

The best way to know which providers are available near you is to enter your ZIP code above. There is normally only one cable provider available to a residence at a time, so you’ll either have Xfinity or Cox available.

Fastest Internet Providers in Alexandria

Each of the top three providers offers download speeds around 1,000 Mbps, but we recommend Verizon Fios if you want the fastest speed in the city. Its Fiber internet can provide upload speeds as fast as its download speed, allowing Verizon to offer the fastest upload speeds in Alexandria (up to 880 Mbps).

Verizon’s DSL internet, Verizon High Speed Internet, is more available than Verizon Fios, but you can only get speeds up to 15 Mbps with Verizon High Speed Internet. Cable internet is a faster, more reliable choice than DSL internet.

Cox and Xfinity’s cable internet offer similar speeds, reaching up to 1,200 Mbps with Xfinity and up to 1,000 Mbps with Cox. However, both providers have limited upload speeds, reaching up to 35 Mbps.

Cheapest Internet in Alexandria

Xfinity has the cheapest internet plan in Alexandria, starting at $19.99 per month for up to 25 Mbps. Cox has a similar plan, starting at $29.99 per month. For high-speed plans with up to 100-150 Mbps, Xfinity and Verizon Fios have the best deals. Xfinity offers up to 100 Mbps for $34.99 per month. For just a few dollars more ($39.99 a month), Verizon Fios offers twice the speed (up to 200 Mbps).

Comparing Verizon Fios, Cox, and Xfinity

Chances are you’ll have to choose between Verizon Fios and Cox or Xfinity and Verizon Fios. It’s unlikely you’ll find multiple cable providers in the same neighborhood. Either way, Verizon Fios offers a better value than Cox and Xfinity if you want speeds up to 200 Mbps.

Verizon Fios and Xfinity match up well in terms of price, speed, and bundle options. The deciding factors between the two are their TV packages and extra perks. Verizon Fios offers more channels but Xfinity has one perk that some may need: nationwide Wi-Fii hotspots. Cox also offers nationwide hotspots, which may make it the better option if you need internet access on-the-go often.

Digital Equity in Alexandria

The city of Alexandria provides free, publicly available Wi-Fi at each public safety building, public school, library, and other city-owned facilities. The city is planning to enhance its current network with the Municipal Fiber project, which will install a fiber network throughout Alexandria. Discounted internet programs are also available with Verizon Fios, Cox, and Xfinity through the LifeLine and Emergency Broadband Benefit programs.