Compare 98021 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bothell – 191 Mbps
WA – 126 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bothell – 92 Mbps
WA – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bothell.
Internet providers in 98021
Find internet providers serving the 98021 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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98021 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 99% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 98% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?98021 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
17319
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.98%
3 providers - 7.12%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98021 ZIP code 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 98021 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in the 98021 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 98021 area, and 98.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 98021, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Bothell
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Ziply Fiber | 204 Mbps | 153 Mbps | DSL |
| Frontier | 195 Mbps | 173 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 151 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bothell.
Top high-speed internet providers in 98021
The largest internet providers serving the 98021 ZIP code are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 98021 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 99% of the area. Bothell’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 98021 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to all households in the 98021 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Bothell, $47.99.
Frontier fiber-optic internet
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Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to all households in the 98021 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 98021 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Bothell, $47.99.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 98021 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98021 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bothell, $47.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bothell, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 98021 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bothell's providers, 274 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98021 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98021 and the greater Bothell area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bothell at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bothell at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 98021 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 98021 frequently asked questions
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in the 98021 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 98021. The next fastest internet provider in the 98021 ZIP code is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in the 98021 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bothell, $47.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98021 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in 98021 and is available to 99% of households.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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