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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
Coast Communications  | $49.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 61.86%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98569 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 98569 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 49% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Ocean Shores, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the 98569 area, and 61.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 98569, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 26 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ocean Shores.
The largest internet providers serving the 98569 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Coast Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 98569 ZIP code, covering 61% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Coast Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Ocean Shores’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 98569 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 98569 ZIP code, covering 61% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ocean Shores, $58.73.
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 Ocean Shores, $3.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 98569 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ocean Shores's providers, 22 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.
Cable from Coast Communications offers broadband to all households in the 98569 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Coast Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98569 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Coast Communications start at $49.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ocean Shores, $58.73.
Coast Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ocean Shores, $3.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Coast Communications offers download speeds up to 250 Mbps and upload speeds up to 6 Mbps in 98569 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ocean Shores's providers, 22 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 98569 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 98569 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Ocean Shores, $58.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ocean Shores, $3.26.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 98569 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ocean Shores's providers, 22 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 98569 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 61% of households in 98569. The next fastest internet provider in the 98569 ZIP code is Coast Communications, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Coast Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 98569 ZIP with service starting at $49.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Ocean Shores, $58.73.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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