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Internet providers in College Place, WA
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College Place, WA internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.695% |
| Columbia Energy LLC | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Columbia Energy LLC | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?College Place internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in College Place 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 College Place area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of College Place residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in College Place.
There are five internet providers serving the College Place area, and 99.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among College Place's five internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in College Place
The largest internet providers in College Place are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to College Place.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all College Place residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 79% of the area. College Place’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of College Place residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in College Place covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but College Place residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in College Place, $50.00.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in College Place, $1.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in College Place. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all College Place's providers, 83 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in College Place covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in College Place 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 $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in College Place, $50.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in College Place, $1.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in College Place. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all College Place's providers, 83 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in College Place covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of College Place 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in College Place, $50.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in College Place, $1.67.
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 College Place. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all College Place's providers, 83 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in College Place?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in College Place with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in College Place. The next fastest internet provider in College Place is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 79% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in College Place?
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in College Place with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in College Place, $50.00.
Is fiber internet available in College Place?
Columbia Energy LLC is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in College Place, covering 100% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in College Place and is available to 0.695% of households.
Should I use my own router?
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
How much should I pay for internet?
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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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