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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 2.767% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.878% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 30% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Cable | 2.988% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.767% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Wired | 1.384% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Wireless | 99% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.23%
3 providers - 35.47%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Marietta-Alderwood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 30% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.040% of those living in Marietta-Alderwood.
There are nine internet providers serving the Marietta-Alderwood area, and 99.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Marietta-Alderwood's nine internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Marietta-Alderwood are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Wave Broadband bringing cable and DSL options to Marietta-Alderwood.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Marietta-Alderwood residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 100% of the area. Marietta-Alderwood’s third most-available internet provider, Wave Broadband, offers cable to around 30% of Marietta-Alderwood 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Marietta-Alderwood covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood, $44.37.
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 Marietta-Alderwood, $1.64.
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 Marietta-Alderwood. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marietta-Alderwood's providers, 398 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Marietta-Alderwood covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Marietta-Alderwood 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Marietta-Alderwood, $44.37.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Marietta-Alderwood, $1.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Marietta-Alderwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marietta-Alderwood's providers, 398 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.
Cable from Wave Broadband offers broadband to some, but not many households in Marietta-Alderwood covering 30% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Marietta-Alderwood residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Marietta-Alderwood, $44.37.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Marietta-Alderwood, $1.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Marietta-Alderwood. These download speeds are available to 30% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Marietta-Alderwood's providers, 398 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Marietta-Alderwood, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Marietta-Alderwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Marietta-Alderwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Marietta-Alderwood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Marietta-Alderwood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Marietta-Alderwood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Marietta-Alderwood with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.767% of households in Marietta-Alderwood. The next fastest internet provider in Marietta-Alderwood is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Marietta-Alderwood with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Marietta-Alderwood, $44.37.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Marietta-Alderwood, covering 2.878% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
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