Compare Kenmore internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Kenmore – 135 Mbps
WA – 126 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Kenmore – 47 Mbps
WA – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Kenmore.
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Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 97% |
Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 72% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 72% |
Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 8.180% |
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.26%
2 providers - 96.95%
3 providers - 8.18%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kenmore 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 Kenmore area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Kenmore residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in Kenmore.
There are six internet providers serving the Kenmore area, and 96.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kenmore's six internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Wave Broadband | 23 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
Xfinity | 215 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
Frontier | 210 Mbps | 170 Mbps | DSL |
Ziply Fiber | 136 Mbps | 101 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Kenmore.
The largest internet providers in Kenmore are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Kenmore.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Kenmore residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 72% of the area. Kenmore’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Kenmore 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Kenmore covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Kenmore 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Kenmore, $46.66.
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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.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to most households in Kenmore covering 72% 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 Kenmore than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Kenmore, $46.66.
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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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Kenmore covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kenmore 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 Kenmore, $46.66.
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 Kenmore, $1.23.
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 Kenmore. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kenmore's providers, 269 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Kenmore, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Kenmore, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Kenmore and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kenmore at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kenmore at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kenmore residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Kenmore with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Kenmore. The next fastest internet provider in Kenmore is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 72% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Kenmore with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kenmore, $46.66.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kenmore, covering 72% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in Kenmore and is available to 72% of households.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.