In Fairfax there are 2 internet service providers, with Consolidated Communications being the most popular. Consolidated Communications offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Consolidated Communications customers had an average download speed of 83 Mbps and an average upload speed of 55 Mbps. In addition to Consolidated Communications, cable internet service is also available from Xfinity.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Communications DSL Fiber | 83 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 22 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 49 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 25 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Consolidated Communications is the most popular provider in Fairfax offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 83 Mbps for download speeds and 55 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,291 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Fairfax. 24% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 37% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 18 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 277 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 509 Mbps | 491 Mbps | 5 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 83 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 21 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 66 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 218 Mbps | 77 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 27 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 21 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 6 ms |
Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Fairfax offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 49 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 9 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Fairfax. 38% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 75% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2024 | 55 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 338 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 381 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 30 ms |
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