Who is our top ranked provider in Lake Barcroft VA? [Updated]

Best Lake Barcroft Internet Service Providers

Lake Barcroft, VA has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Lake Barcroft. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Lake Barcroft is Cox. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Cox	Cable	1000 Mbps	35 Mbps	98.6%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	93.8%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Lake Barcroft VA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Lake Barcroft have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Lake Barcroft are compared to Fairfax County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Virginia overall?
Average download speeds in Lake Barcroft of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Fairfax County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Virginia.

Lake Barcroft Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Lake Barcroft is 25.9% faster than the average in Virginia and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Fairfax County population
The average internet download speed in Lake Barcroft is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.4% of the Lake Barcroft population
Fiber optic internet is available to 93.6% of Lake Barcroft residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Lake Barcroft, VA providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Lake Barcroft residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Cox as the top provider for Lake Barcroft, Virginia.

Who has the fastest internet service in Lake Barcroft?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lake Barcroft.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lake Barcroft, Virginia?

The following zip codes were used: 22041 and 22044

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Lake Barcroft internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Lake Barcroft compare to other cities in Virginia?

Click through to see how the Lake Barcroft broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Captains Cove, Independent Hill, Lansdowne, Lorton, Newington, Weyers Cave, Wise

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Lake Barcroft - Verizon.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Lake Barcroft, Virginia?

Cox provides broadband internet service to 98.6% of Lake Barcroft.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Lake Barcroft Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.