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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 69% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.265% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 1.975% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?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.
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.
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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 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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*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 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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*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.
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.
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.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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