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Internet providers in Olympia, WA

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Olympia, WA internet providers

Provider
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable99%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL69%
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic3.265%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -DSL1.975%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Olympia internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    10000 Mbps

    Provider: Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    47045

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.08%

    2 providers - 98.26%

    3 providers - 8.89%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 83%

    DSL - 11%

    Fiber - 19%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Olympia 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 Olympia area will have access to cable, which covers 83% of Olympia residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 19% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Olympia.

There are five internet providers serving the Olympia area, and 98.26% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Olympia's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Olympia

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
HughesNet 20 Mbps 2 Mbps Satellite
Xfinity 96 Mbps 51 Mbps Cable
Viasat 12 Mbps 2 Mbps Satellite
CenturyLink 101 Mbps 71 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Olympia.

Compare Olympia internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Olympia – 154 Mbps

    WA – 126 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Olympia – 18 Mbps

    WA – 39 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Olympia.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Olympia

The largest internet providers in Olympia are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Olympia.

Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Olympia residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 69% of the area. Olympia’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Olympia residents.

Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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 Olympia covering 99% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Olympia 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 Olympia, $50.98.

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 Olympia, $1.89.

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 Olympia. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Olympia's providers, 541 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

69%

*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 Olympia covering 69% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Olympia 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 Olympia, $50.98.

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 Olympia, $1.89.

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 Olympia. These download speeds are available to 69% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Olympia's providers, 541 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Olympia covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Olympia 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Olympia, $50.98.

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 Olympia, $1.89.

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 Olympia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Olympia's providers, 541 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Olympia with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.975% of households in Olympia. The next fastest internet provider in Olympia is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Olympia with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Olympia, $50.98.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Olympia, covering 3.265% of the city.

Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.

Allconnect lets you find and compare multiple providers all in one place at no cost to you. We partner with 30+ providers and are dedicated to bringing you accurate, up-to-date information so you can shop and compare with confidence.

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.

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