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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 2.836% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 1.637% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.34%
2 providers - 90.73%
3 providers - 4.47%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Burlington 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 Burlington area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Burlington residents. Cable 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 4.680% of those living in Burlington.
There are eight internet providers serving the Burlington area, and 90.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Burlington's eight internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Burlington are Frontier, Xfinity, and Ziply Fiber bringing DSL and cable options to Burlington.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Burlington residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Burlington’s third most-available internet provider, Ziply Fiber, offers DSL to around 92% of Burlington 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Burlington covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Burlington 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Burlington, $43.57.
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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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Burlington covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Burlington 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 Burlington, $43.57.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Burlington, $1.56.
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 Burlington. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 262 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.
DSL from Ziply Fiber offers broadband to nearly all households in Burlington covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Ziply Fiber uses telephone lines in Burlington 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 Ziply Fiber start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Burlington, $43.57.
Ziply Fiber customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Burlington, $1.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Ziply Fiber offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Burlington. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Burlington's providers, 262 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Burlington, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Burlington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Burlington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burlington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Burlington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Burlington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Burlington with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Burlington. The next fastest internet provider in Burlington is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Burlington with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Burlington, $43.57.
PogoZone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Burlington, covering 1.637% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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