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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.
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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:
7,693,612 people
2.68 average people per household
$77,494 average income per household
41 average age per household
56% of population employed
6% higher than national average
Ranked 7th nationally
22% higher than national average
Ranked 37th nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 1st nationally
9% higher than national average
Ranked 8th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Washington
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 366.28 Mbps | 309.25 Mbps | 60.99% | View Plans for Google Fiber |
| Atlas Broadband | 280.4 Mbps | 116.95 Mbps | 88.75% | View Plans for Atlas Broadband |
| XFINITY | 262.39 Mbps | 41.06 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Spectrum | 199.8 Mbps | 15.63 Mbps | 47.92% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| Ziply Fiber | 190.13 Mbps | 181.01 Mbps | 91.04% |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 250.51 Mbps | 95.99% | 41.94% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 1722.19 Mbps | 95.66% | 82.98% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 256.65 Mbps | 75.18% | 52.54% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 11327.84 Mbps | 80.04% | 59.95% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 137.17 Mbps | 51.54% | 87.57% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.2% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 211.93 Mbps | 99.48% | 98.95% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island | 356.41 Mbps | 64.17 Mbps | 56% | XFINITY |
| Maple Valley | 281.62 Mbps | 56.85 Mbps | 21% | XFINITY |
| Centralia | 279.18 Mbps | 28.83 Mbps | 27% | XFINITY |
| Ferndale | 271.73 Mbps | 28.53 Mbps | 45% | Ziply Fiber |
| Sedro-Woolley | 269.74 Mbps | 115.53 Mbps | 40% | CSS Communications |
| Mount Vernon | 269.49 Mbps | 77.23 Mbps | 46% | Ziply Fiber |
| Auburn | 267.88 Mbps | 49.15 Mbps | 40% | XFINITY |
| Lynnwood | 265.81 Mbps | 128.5 Mbps | 46% | XFINITY |
Bainbridge Island 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. Maple Valley and Centralia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napavine | 1,700 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Richland | 60,867 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Summitview | 7,266 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bellingham | 91,353 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Seattle | 734,603 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| West Richland | 16,547 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Castle Rock | 2,624 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Clearlake | 2,381 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Napavine is the most internet-connected city in Washington. Napavine 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 Napavine's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Richland and Summitview also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Washington
Seattle
Population: 734,603
Median income: $97,131
141.94 Mbps
avg. download speed
44.28 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
Spokane
Population: 227,922
Median income: $61,737
220.77 Mbps
avg. download speed
53.34 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
Tacoma
Population: 219,234
Median income: $70,085
252.4 Mbps
avg. download speed
36.12 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
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.