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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Washington

Washington’s top internet providers are Xfinity, CenturyLink, Spectrum, and Ziply Fiber. Xfinity’s cable internet is most widely available in the state. Xfinity scored the top speed ratings in our customer satisfaction survey and offers a wide variety of plans. For fiber internet in Washington, look to CenturyLink or Ziply fiber; both offer gig speeds. 

Many Washingtonians also have access to fixed-wireless internet through T-Mobile and Verizon, both of which received high ratings in our customer satisfaction survey. We think T-Mobile 5G Home Internet has more value, but Verizon offers faster speeds.

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in Washington.

That ranks Washington 37th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

Learn more about our methodology

Internet customer satisfaction in Washington

 3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 37th national ranking for customer satisfaction

$66.96 average price per payment for internet, per household

87.6% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.6/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
7,887,965 people

2.67 average people per household

$76,233 average income per household

42 average age per household

55% of population employed

91

5% higher than national average

Ranked 7th nationally

77

0% higher than national average

Ranked 35th nationally

98%

12% higher than national average

Ranked 37th nationally

85%

8% higher than national average

Ranked 8th nationally

Average download speed
129.8 Mbps

5.68% lower than national average
Ranks 26th nationally

Average upload speed
37 Mbps

37.84% lower than national average
Ranks 46th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Washington

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
XFINITY 195.23 Mbps 21.96 Mbps 95.78% View Plans for Xfinity
Google Fiber Webpass 172.37 Mbps 183.2 Mbps 38.08% View Plans for Google Fiber Webpass
Ziply Fiber 160.8 Mbps 156.25 Mbps 75.41% View Plans for Ziply Fiber
Spectrum 135.66 Mbps 13.6 Mbps 93.9% View Plans for Spectrum
Rainier Connect 133.6 Mbps 115.24 Mbps 49.13% View Plans for Lightcurve
98% of people in Washington have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 36th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 245 Mbps 93.66% 70.83% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 1104.17 Mbps 93.84% 76.55% See all providers for Cable
DSL 261.87 Mbps 64.25% 72.69% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 1686.86 Mbps 77.19% 60.43% See all providers for Fiber
Fixed Wireless 140.2 Mbps 50.27% 87.55% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
LTE Home 150 Mbps 0.2% 98% See all providers for LTE Home
Satellite 100 Mbps 97.59% 100% See all providers for Satellite

Best cities for internet in Washington

Cities in Washington with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
Maple Valley 240.35 Mbps 30 Mbps 62% XFINITY
Orting 236.84 Mbps 27.47 Mbps 17% XFINITY
Spanaway 219.33 Mbps 19.84 Mbps 51% XFINITY
Mukilteo 217.94 Mbps 41.46 Mbps 33% Astound Broadband
Bonney Lake 217.17 Mbps 23.86 Mbps 29% XFINITY
Mountlake Terrace 213.88 Mbps 49.63 Mbps 34% Empower Broadband
Oak Harbor 210.82 Mbps 19.12 Mbps 11% XFINITY
Lakewood 202.58 Mbps 26.08 Mbps 56% XFINITY

Maple Valley is the best city in Washington for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Orting and Spanaway also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Washington

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
Seattle 971,465 100% 100% 100%
Tacoma 339,400 100% 79% 100%
Spokane 363,290 100% 70% 100%
Vancouver 331,970 100% 61% 100%
Everett 168,067 100% 100% 100%
Kent 164,177 100% 100% 100%
Bellevue 148,337 100% 100% 100%
Richland 55,660 100% 100% 100%

Seattle is the most internet-connected city in Washington. Seattle makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Seattle's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Tacoma and Spokane also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Washington

Seattle

Population: 971,465

Median income: $97,131

88.52 Mbps
avg. download speed

38.64 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Synergy Internet

Spokane

Population: 363,290

Median income: $61,737

130.86 Mbps
avg. download speed

34.27 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

69.54% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Visionary Broadband

Tacoma

Population: 339,400

Median income: $70,085

168.1 Mbps
avg. download speed

22.54 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

78.56% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

Washington FAQs

Which is the best internet provider in Washington?

Ziply Fiber’s Internet Gig plan is our favorite deal in Washington state, packing 1,000Mbps for only $50 per month.

Which is the fastest internet provider in Washington?

Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Washington, with plans as fast as 10,000Mbps.

What is the cheapest ISP in Washington?

Xfinity is the cheapest ISP in Washington; its plans start at $19.99 per month.

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