Shop the best Fair Lakes internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.94%
2 providers - 98.69%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fair Lakes is comparable to the rest of Virginia - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Fair Lakes area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Fair Lakes residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in Fair Lakes.
There are four internet providers serving the Fair Lakes area, and 98.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fair Lakes's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fair Lakes are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Fair Lakes.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Fair Lakes residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 92% of the area. Fair Lakes’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of Fair Lakes residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Fair Lakes covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fair Lakes than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fair Lakes, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fair Lakes, $0.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Fair Lakes. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fair Lakes's providers, 323 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Fair Lakes covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Fair Lakes to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fair Lakes, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fair Lakes, $0.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Fair Lakes. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fair Lakes's providers, 323 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Fair Lakes covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fair Lakes residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fair Lakes, $53.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fair Lakes, $0.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Fair Lakes. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fair Lakes's providers, 323 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fair Lakes, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fair Lakes, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fair Lakes and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fair Lakes at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fair Lakes at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fair Lakes residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Fair Lakes with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Fair Lakes. The next fastest internet provider in Fair Lakes is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Fair Lakes with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fair Lakes, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fair Lakes, covering 99% of the city.
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Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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