Internet providers in Washington

Compare eight providers to find the best fit for your home.

Find Washington internet providers by city

Moving to Washington state can be exciting, whether you are planning to settle in the well-known Seattle metropolitan area, or a more rural part of the Evergreen state. If you are new to Washington or moving within the state, it is a good idea to compare the internet service providers available in your area to make sure you are getting the most for your money.

Washington residents have eight primary internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Click on any of the WA cities listed below to find and compare internet providers in those locations.

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Washington internet at a glance

Internet service providers in Washington offer a variety of speeds, prices and internet connection types. From the Puget Sound in western Washington to the Colville National Forest in the northeastern part of the state, you can find internet options from providers such as CenturyLink, Xfinity and Ziply.

Internet availability in Washington

Over 96% of Washington homes have at least one internet provider available. Cable and DSL internet service are the most prevalent type of internet in Washington. And it’s not surprising that nearly 50% of this tech-forward state has access to speeds of 500 Mbps or more.

Check out the types of internet available in Washington below. You can also find satellite and fixed-wireless internet available among the internet service providers in the state of Washington.

Cable – 97%
DSL – 94%
Fiber-optic – 35%

Fastest internet in Washington

Four Washington internet providers offer internet speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps. Cable or fiber-optic internet at these fast speeds is perfect for gaming, streaming, telecommuting and remote learning.

You’ll find some of the fastest internet speeds in Washington from these providers, where available:

Xfinity — Cable network with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Wave Broadband — Cable network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink — Fiber network with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum — Cable network with speeds up to 940 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Washington

Looking for the cheapest internet in the Washington state area? Two providers offer plans under $40/mo.* Keep an eye out for extra fees such as equipment rental fees and data caps that can add to your monthly internet bill.

Xfinity — $29.99/mo.* for up to 15 Mbps
Wired or Wireless, Inc. — $39.95/mo.* for up to 30 Mbps

*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 05/27/20.

Summary of Washington internet providers

Use the chart below to compare the top eight Washington internet providers by price, speed and availability. Need internet soon? Call for information about specific plans and promotions in your area.

Provider	Starting monthly price*	Download speed range	Tech	State availability
Xfinity	$29.99	15 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable	81%
CenturyLink	$49.00	12 – 940 Mbps	DSL, fiber	73%
Wave Broadband	$69.95	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable	10%
Spectrum	$49.99	100 – 940 Mbps	Cable	9%
StarTouch Broadband	$49.99	2 – 25 Mbps	Fixed wireless	34%
Wired or Wireless, Inc.	$39.95	Up to 30 Mbps	Fixed wireless	7%
HughesNet	$59.99	Up to 25 Mbps	Satellite	99%