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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 97% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 30% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 30% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 22% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.73%
2 providers - 97.24%
3 providers - 20.63%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Cottage Lake residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 34% of those living in Cottage Lake.
There are six internet providers serving the Cottage Lake area, and 97.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cottage Lake's six internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cottage Lake are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Cottage Lake.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Cottage Lake residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 30% of the area. Cottage Lake’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake, $44.99.
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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.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to some, but not many households in Cottage Lake covering 30% 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 Cottage Lake than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cottage Lake, $44.99.
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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 Cottage Lake covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake, $44.99.
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 Cottage Lake, $1.18.
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 Cottage Lake. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cottage Lake's providers, 269 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cottage Lake, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cottage Lake, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cottage Lake and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cottage Lake at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cottage Lake at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cottage Lake residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Cottage Lake with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Cottage Lake. The next fastest internet provider in Cottage Lake is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 30% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Cottage Lake with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cottage Lake, $44.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cottage Lake, covering 30% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in Cottage Lake and is available to 30% of households.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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