*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 - 100%
2 providers - 97.05%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 22079 ZIP code 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 22079 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 87% of those living in the 22079 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 22079 area, and 97.05% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 22079, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | 216.0 Mbps | 22.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 26.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lorton.
The largest internet providers serving the 22079 ZIP code are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 22079 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 88% of the area. Lorton’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 97% of residents in the 22079 ZIP code.
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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 nearly all households in the 22079 ZIP code, covering 96% 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 22079 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lorton, $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 Lorton, $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 22079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lorton'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 22079 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Lorton, $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 Lorton, $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 22079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lorton'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in the 22079 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 22079 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 Lorton, $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 Lorton, $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 22079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lorton's providers, 323 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 22079 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 22079 and the greater Lorton area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Lorton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lorton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 22079 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 22079 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 22079. The next fastest internet provider in the 22079 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 22079 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Lorton, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 22079 ZIP code, covering 96% of the city.
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