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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 97% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.15%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Picnic Point residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% of those living in Picnic Point.
There are five internet providers serving the Picnic Point area, and 97.15% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Picnic Point's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Picnic Point are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Picnic Point.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Picnic Point residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 97% of the area. Picnic Point’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point, $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 Picnic Point covering 97% 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 Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point, $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 Picnic Point covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point, $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 Picnic Point, $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 Picnic Point. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Picnic Point's providers, 274 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Picnic Point, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Picnic Point, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Picnic Point and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Picnic Point at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Picnic Point at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Picnic Point residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Picnic Point with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Picnic Point. The next fastest internet provider in Picnic Point is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Picnic Point with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Picnic Point, $45.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Picnic Point, covering 97% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in Picnic Point and is available to 97% of households.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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%.
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.
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