| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 100% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 9.950% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.61%
3 providers - 17.61%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98034 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 98034 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 88% of those living in the 98034 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 98034 area, and 99.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 98034, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 98034 ZIP code are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 98034 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 residents in the 98034 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 all households in the 98034 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 Kirkland, $44.99.
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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.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 98034 ZIP code, 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 98034 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $44.99.
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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 all households in the 98034 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98034 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, $44.99.
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, $1.18.
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 98034 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kirkland's providers, 269 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98034 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98034 and the greater Kirkland area. 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 in the 98034 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in the 98034 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 98034. The next fastest internet provider in the 98034 ZIP code is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in the 98034 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kirkland, $44.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98034 ZIP code, covering 95% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in 98034 and is available to 95% of households.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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