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Shop the best Lorton internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.72%
2 providers - 94.32%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lorton 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 Lorton area will have access to cable, which covers 95% of Lorton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Lorton.
There are four internet providers serving the Lorton area, and 94.32% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lorton's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lorton are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Lorton.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Lorton residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 82% of the area. Lorton’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 95% of Lorton residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Lorton covering 93% 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 Lorton than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lorton, $44.99.
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 Lorton. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lorton's providers, 112 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Lorton covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Lorton 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lorton, $44.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Lorton. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lorton's providers, 112 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Lorton covering 95% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lorton 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 Lorton, $44.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lorton, $2.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Lorton. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lorton's providers, 112 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Lorton, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Lorton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Lorton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lorton at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Lorton at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Lorton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Lorton with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Lorton. The next fastest internet provider in Lorton is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Lorton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lorton, $44.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lorton, covering 93% of the city.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.