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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 39% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Wired | 7.754% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 2.367% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Mercer Island residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 5.670% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.370% of those living in Mercer Island.
There are six internet providers serving the Mercer Island area, and 98.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mercer Island's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 176 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 143 Mbps | 80 Mbps | DSL |
| Wave Broadband | 208 Mbps | 150 Mbps | Wired |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mercer Island.
The largest internet providers in Mercer Island are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Mercer Island.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Mercer Island residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 83% of the area. Mercer Island’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 39% of Mercer Island 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Mercer Island covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island, $49.15.
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 Mercer Island, $2.23.
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 Mercer Island. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mercer Island's providers, 635 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Mercer Island covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Mercer Island 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mercer Island, $49.15.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mercer Island, $2.23.
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 Mercer Island. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mercer Island's providers, 635 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Mercer Island covering 39% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Mercer Island than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mercer Island, $49.15.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mercer Island, $2.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mercer Island. These download speeds are available to 39% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mercer Island's providers, 635 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Mercer Island, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Mercer Island, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Mercer Island and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mercer Island at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mercer Island at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Mercer Island residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Mercer Island with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.367% of households in Mercer Island. The next fastest internet provider in Mercer Island is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Mercer Island with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mercer Island, $49.15.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mercer Island, covering 39% of the city.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
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.
*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.
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