*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.83%
2 providers - 99.30%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Fairfax Station residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 65% of those living in Fairfax Station.
There are four internet providers serving the Fairfax Station area, and 99.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fairfax Station's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fairfax Station are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Fairfax Station.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Fairfax Station residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 67% of the area. Fairfax Station’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of Fairfax Station 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Fairfax Station covering 100% 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 Fairfax Station than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Fairfax Station, $58.74.
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 Fairfax Station, $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 Fairfax Station. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairfax Station's providers, 321 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Fairfax Station covering 67% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Fairfax Station 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Fairfax Station, $58.74.
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 Fairfax Station, $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 0.768 Mbps in Fairfax Station. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairfax Station's providers, 321 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Fairfax Station covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fairfax Station residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Fairfax Station, $58.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairfax Station, $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 Fairfax Station. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairfax Station's providers, 321 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fairfax Station, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fairfax Station, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fairfax Station and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Fairfax Station at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fairfax Station at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fairfax Station residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Fairfax Station with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Fairfax Station. The next fastest internet provider in Fairfax Station is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Fairfax Station with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairfax Station, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fairfax Station, covering 100% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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