Internet providers in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington is in Arlington County, Virginia, and has 9 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Arlington, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet and Starry offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in Arlington
- Widest coverage: Xfinity (about 99% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 80% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in Arlington
Compare internet providers in Arlington, Virginia
Share of residential locations in Arlington where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 87% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 80% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 62% | Check availability |
| 5 | Starry | Fixed wireless | 43% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99% |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Arlington?
Fiber is widely available: about 72% of locations in Arlington can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 97% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 89% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Arlington that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in Arlington
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Arlington?
Yes, in part. About 72% of residential locations in Arlington can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 97% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Arlington?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Arlington, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Arlington?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Arlington, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (Viasat, HughesNet, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Arlington?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.