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Find internet providers serving the 98273 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 85% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 30 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Wave Broadband | $69.95 | 100 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 17% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 30 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 7.260% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| PogoZone | $35.00 | - | Wireless | 91% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.64%
2 providers - 92.88%
3 providers - 14.24%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 98273 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 98273 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 18% of those living in the 98273 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 98273 area, and 92.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 98273, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Wave Broadband | 72 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Cable |
| PogoZone | 37 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Frontier | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 133 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mount Vernon.
The largest internet providers serving the 98273 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 98273 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 11% of the area. Mount Vernon’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 85% of residents in the 98273 ZIP code.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 98273 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mount Vernon, $41.85.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mount Vernon, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 98273 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Mount Vernon's providers, 235 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 98273 ZIP code, covering 11% 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 98273 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mount Vernon, $41.85.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mount Vernon, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 98273 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Mount Vernon's providers, 235 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 98273 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98273 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 Mount Vernon, $41.85.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mount Vernon, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 98273 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Vernon's providers, 235 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98273 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98273 and the greater Mount Vernon area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mount Vernon at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Mount Vernon at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 98273 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 98273 ZIP code with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in 98273. The next fastest internet provider in the 98273 ZIP code is Wave Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 17% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in the 98273 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mount Vernon, $41.85.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98273 ZIP code, covering 11% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in 98273 and is available to 11% 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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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