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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 97% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 4.137% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Wired | 1.697% |
| 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 - 99.97%
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 DSL, which covers 100% of Kirkland residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in Kirkland.
There are six internet providers serving the Kirkland area, and 96.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kirkland'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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| Frontier | 176 Mbps | 145 Mbps | DSL |
| Wave Broadband | 194 Mbps | 135 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | 183 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Ziply Fiber | 197 Mbps | 162 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users 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.
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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 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $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 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $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 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, $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 Kirkland, $1.20.
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 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.
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 $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kirkland at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kirkland residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Kirkland with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Kirkland. The next fastest internet provider in Kirkland is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Kirkland with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $46.66.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kirkland, covering 95% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in Kirkland and is available to 95% of households.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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