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Internet providers in Kirkland, WA
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Kirkland, WA internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Wave Broadband  | $69.95 | 100 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 4.137% |
| Wave Broadband | $69.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 1.697% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Kirkland internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
80600
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 96.85%
3 providers - 7.81%
4+ providers - 0.24%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kirkland 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 Kirkland area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Kirkland residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in Kirkland.
There are five internet providers serving the Kirkland area, and 96.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kirkland's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Kirkland
The largest internet providers in Kirkland are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Kirkland.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Kirkland residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 95% of the area. Kirkland’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Kirkland residents.
Frontier 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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Kirkland covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Kirkland 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $47.58.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kirkland, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Kirkland. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Kirkland's providers, 469 Mbps.
Frontier fiber-optic 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Kirkland covering 95% 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 Kirkland than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $47.58.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kirkland, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Kirkland. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Kirkland's providers, 469 Mbps.
Xfinity 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Kirkland covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kirkland 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 Kirkland, $47.58.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kirkland, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Kirkland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kirkland's providers, 469 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Kirkland, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Kirkland, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Kirkland and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kirkland at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Kirkland at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kirkland residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Kirkland?
Wave Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Kirkland with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.697% of households in Kirkland. The next fastest internet provider in Kirkland is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Kirkland?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Kirkland with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $47.58.
Is fiber internet available in Kirkland?
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kirkland, covering 95% of the city.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
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