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Shop the best Washington internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Windstream | $19.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Windstream | $75.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.217% |
Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 14% |
Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co | - | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 26% |
Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton | $81.95 | 10 - 10 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
Modern Cooperative Telephone Company | $20.00 | 1.5 - 7 Mbps | DSL | 5.294% |
Mechanicsville Telephone Company | $49.95 | 5 - 110 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.255% |
Mechanicsville Telephone Company | $49.95 | 5 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 3.255% |
Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | - | - | DSL | 1.034% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Cloudburst 9 | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
NaTel | - | 4 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 36% |
BendBroadband | - | 100 - 1 Mbps | Wireless | 21% |
Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton | $81.95 | 10 - 3 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
Mutual Telephone Company of Morning Sun | - | - | Wireless | 1.034% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.42%
3 providers - 39.28%
4+ providers - 7.82%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Washington is comparable to the rest of Iowa - 96%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Washington area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Washington residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 39% of those living in Washington.
There are 12 internet providers serving the Washington area, and 99.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Washington's 12 internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Washington are Windstream and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to Washington.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all Washington residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Windstream, which covers 14% of the area. Washington’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 100% of Washington residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to all households in Washington covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines in Washington to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $44.55.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.33 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $1.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in Washington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 206 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in Washington covering 14% of the area.
Windstream’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Washington residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $44.55.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $1.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in Washington. These download speeds are available to 14% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 206 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Washington covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Washington residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $44.55.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $1.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Washington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 206 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Washington, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Washington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Washington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Washington at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Washington at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Washington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Washington with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Washington. The next fastest internet provider in Washington is Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 26% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Washington with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $44.55.
Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Washington, covering 26% of the city. Wellman Cooperative Telephone Associaiton also offers fiber internet in Washington and is available to 11% of households.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.