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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 98% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 80% |
*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 - 99.81%
2 providers - 97.72%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Mill Creek residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in Mill Creek.
There are six internet providers serving the Mill Creek area, and 97.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mill Creek's six internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Mill Creek are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Mill Creek.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Mill Creek residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 98% of the area. Mill Creek’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Mill Creek 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Mill Creek covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek, $45.99.
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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 Mill Creek covering 98% 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 Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek, $45.99.
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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 Mill Creek covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek, $45.99.
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 Mill Creek, $0.98.
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 Mill Creek. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mill Creek's providers, 274 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Mill Creek, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Mill Creek, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Mill Creek and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mill Creek at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mill Creek at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Mill Creek residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Mill Creek with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Mill Creek. The next fastest internet provider in Mill Creek is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Mill Creek with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mill Creek, $45.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mill Creek, covering 98% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in Mill Creek and is available to 98% of households.
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.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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