Compare Bethel internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bethel – Mbps
WA – 125.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bethel – Mbps
WA – 38.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bethel.
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CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
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 - 95.85%
2 providers - 93.85%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Bethel is comparable to the rest of Washington - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bethel area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Bethel residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 75% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in Bethel.
There are four internet providers serving the Bethel area, and 93.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bethel's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Bethel are CenturyLink, Wave Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Bethel.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Bethel residents, covering 64% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Wave Broadband, which covers 93% of the area. Bethel’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Bethel 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 most households in Bethel covering 64% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Bethel 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 Bethel, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bethel, $4.33.
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 Bethel. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bethel's providers, 110 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 Wave Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Bethel covering 93% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bethel residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bethel, $56.25.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bethel, $4.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Bethel. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Bethel's providers, 110 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 Bethel covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bethel 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 Bethel, $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, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bethel, $4.33.
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 Bethel. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Bethel's providers, 110 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Bethel with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 64% of households in Bethel. The next fastest internet provider in Bethel is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Wave Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Bethel with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bethel, $56.25.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.