Internet providers in McLean, VA

Internet in McLean

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the McLean area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

McLean Residential Internet Coverage

Despite being a medium size city, McLean residents expect the same services and amenities as those they'd be able to find in larger cities. More than 10% of the white-collar workers telecommute. There is also a large population of artists. Adding to the diverse culture of McLean is the fact that nearly one-fourth of residents were born in another country. The community relies on their internet services to connect with loved ones in their country of origin and connect with their employers and customers. Although just 85% of Virginia has access to high-speed internet, 100% of McLean does.

Although fiber optics is limited in many areas, 100% of McLean residents have access to fiber optics from Verizon Fios. Verizon Fios also provides DSL to 59% of the area west of the Potomac River. Cable internet users have several options. Cox Communications provides connection services to 97% of McLean residents. Xfinity reaches 2% of homes north of Rte. 7 and Atlantic Broadband offers cable to 1% of residents west of the George Washington Memorial Pkwy.

Megapath's copper wire is an additional option for businesses in McLean.

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Average download speed
277.55 Mbps

Average upload speed
138.58 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
7.47 ms

Average jitter
7.42 ms

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What is the best internet provider in McLean?

Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Breezeline - No early termination fees
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of McLean internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Breezeline	Cable	1000 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Breezeline
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Northern Neck Wireless Internet Services, LLC	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Northern Neck Wireless Internet Services, LLC
Upstream Network	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Upstream Network