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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.588% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 99.71%
3 providers - 0.53%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Washington is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, 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. No fiber-optic or DSL providers are currently available in Washington, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Washington area, and 99.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Washington's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Washington are CenturyLink, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Washington.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Washington residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Washington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Washington residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Washington covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $56.25.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Washington. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 95 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Washington covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’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 Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $56.25.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 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, 95 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Washington covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Washington where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $56.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Washington, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Washington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Washington's providers, 95 Mbps.
Optimum 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 CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 92% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Washington with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Washington, $56.25.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Washington, covering 0.588% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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