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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 88% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 5.360% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Cable | 4.120% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 0.450% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Wireless | 99% |
| StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 87% |
*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 - 98.93%
2 providers - 85.77%
3 providers - 6.20%
4+ providers - 3.73%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 98248 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 98248 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.180% of those living in the 98248 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 98248 area, and 85.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 98248, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 98248 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and Ziply Fiber bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 98248 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Ferndale’s third most-available internet provider, Ziply Fiber, offers DSL to around 88% of residents in the 98248 ZIP code.
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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 the 98248 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ferndale, $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 the 98248 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98248 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 Ferndale, $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 Ferndale, $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 98248 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ferndale'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 the 98248 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from Ziply Fiber 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 Ziply Fiber start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Ferndale, $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 Ferndale, $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 98248 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ferndale's providers, 262 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98248 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98248 and the greater Ferndale area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Ferndale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Ferndale at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 98248 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Ferndale may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Ferndale cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in the 98248 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in 98248. The next fastest internet provider in the 98248 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in the 98248 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ferndale, $43.57.
PogoZone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98248 ZIP code, covering 0.450% 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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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