Compare Ephrata internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Ephrata – 63 Mbps
WA – 126 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Ephrata – 55 Mbps
WA – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ephrata.
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CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
Odessa Office | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Public Utility District | - | - | Fiber-optic | 96% |
northland communications corp | - | 25 - 960 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Odessa Office | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
Public Utility District | - | - | Wireless | 22% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.94%
3 providers - 97.70%
4+ providers - 80.88%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ephrata 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 Ephrata area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Ephrata residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 43% of those living in Ephrata.
There are seven internet providers serving the Ephrata area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ephrata's seven internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 960 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Ephrata are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Ephrata.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Ephrata residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Ephrata’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Ephrata 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Ephrata covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Ephrata 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $61.66.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ephrata, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Ephrata. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 17 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ephrata covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ephrata 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $61.66.
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 Ephrata, $3.85.
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 Ephrata. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 17 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Ephrata covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ephrata 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $61.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ephrata, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Ephrata. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 17 Mbps.
northland communications corp is the fastest internet provider in Ephrata with download speeds up to 960 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Ephrata. The next fastest internet provider in Ephrata is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 93% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Ephrata with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $61.66.
Odessa Office is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ephrata, covering 100% of the city. Public Utility District also offers fiber internet in Ephrata and is available to 96% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.