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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| North Olympic Peninsula Data Centers | $29.95 | 1.5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 12% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.96%
2 providers - 98.94%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Port Townsend residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 26% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in Port Townsend.
There are five internet providers serving the Port Townsend area, and 98.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Port Townsend's five internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Port Townsend are CenturyLink, Wave Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Port Townsend.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Port Townsend residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Wave Broadband, which covers 100% of the area. Port Townsend’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Port Townsend 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Port Townsend covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend, $50.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Townsend, $4.64.
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 Port Townsend. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Townsend's providers, 84 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.
Cable from Wave Broadband offers broadband to all households in Port Townsend covering 100% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Port Townsend residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Port Townsend, $50.99.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Townsend, $4.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Port Townsend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Port Townsend's providers, 84 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 Port Townsend covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend, $50.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Townsend, $4.64.
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 Port Townsend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Port Townsend's providers, 84 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Port Townsend with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Port Townsend. The next fastest internet provider in Port Townsend is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
North Olympic Peninsula Data Centers offers the cheapest internet in Port Townsend with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Port Townsend, $50.99.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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