*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 - 99.90%
2 providers - 99.80%
3 providers - 5.76%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in McLean 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 McLean area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of McLean residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 60% of those living in McLean.
There are six internet providers serving the McLean area, and 99.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among McLean's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in McLean are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to McLean.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all McLean residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 61% of the area. McLean’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 100% of McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean, $48.49.
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 McLean, $0.27.
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 McLean. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McLean's providers, 304 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 McLean covering 61% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in McLean 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 McLean, $48.49.
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 McLean, $0.27.
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 McLean. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McLean's providers, 304 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 McLean covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but McLean residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in McLean, $48.49.
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 McLean, $0.27.
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 McLean. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McLean's providers, 304 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of McLean, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside McLean, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in McLean and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in McLean at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in McLean at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many McLean residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in McLean with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.940% of households in McLean. The next fastest internet provider in McLean is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 1.633% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in McLean with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in McLean, $48.49.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in McLean, covering 100% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.
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