Internet providers in Sterling, VA

Internet in Sterling

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

Sterling Residential Internet Coverage

Currently, the small city of Sterling only has a few internet options for its residents. Luckily, these providers have fairly large networks that offer most Sterling homes and businesses with internet choices.

There are two companies that offer cable service in Sterling. Through Xfinity, 25% of Sterling homes can explore a wide range of high speed internet plans. Cox Communications has a stable cable network that reaches a substantial part of the city.

The third and final option in Sterling is HughesNet. This company supplies satellite internet. Their network is quite large, covering 99% of Sterling.

Commercial customers in Sterling have several other ISP choices to compare. Through Megapath, look into DSL and copper wireline options. These options reach 100% and 75% of the city, respectively. Level 3 Communications and XO Communications also supply business internet plans. Level 3 Communications offers fiber optic service, while XO Communications supplies a copper wireline plan.

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Average download speed
213.46 Mbps

Average upload speed
122.8 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
10.09 ms

Average jitter
18.61 ms

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Summary of Sterling internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
All Points Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for All Points Broadband