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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.940% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 23% |
Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 69% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Wired | 68% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 93.93%
4+ providers - 32.13%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98101 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 98101 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. 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 57% of those living in the 98101 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 98101 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 98101, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 98101 ZIP code are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 98101 ZIP code, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 100% of the area. Seattle’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 23% of residents in the 98101 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 98101 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98101 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 Seattle, $50.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Seattle, $1.55.
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 98101 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Seattle's providers, 877 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 all households in the 98101 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Seattle, $1.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 98101 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Seattle's providers, 877 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.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 98101 ZIP code, covering 23% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 98101 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Seattle, $1.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 98101 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 23% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Seattle's providers, 877 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98101 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98101 and the greater Seattle area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Seattle at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Seattle at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 98101 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 98101 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in 98101. The next fastest internet provider in the 98101 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 7.940% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 98101 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $50.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98101 ZIP code, covering 23% of the city. Xfinity also offers fiber internet in 98101 and is available to 7.940% of households.
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.
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.
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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