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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 13% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 74% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 62% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 14% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| 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 - 99.44%
3 providers - 20.24%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98155 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 98155 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% of those living in the 98155 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 98155 area, and 99.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 98155, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 98155 ZIP code are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to many in the 98155 ZIP code, covering 13% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 13% of the area. Seattle’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 98155 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 98155 ZIP code, covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $46.66.
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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 a limited number of households in the 98155 ZIP code, covering 13% 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 98155 ZIP code 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 Seattle, $46.66.
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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 the 98155 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98155 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, $46.66.
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 Seattle, $1.14.
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 98155 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Seattle's providers, 447 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98155 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98155 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 98155 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in the 98155 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 14% of households in 98155. The next fastest internet provider in the 98155 ZIP code is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 13% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in the 98155 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $46.66.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98155 ZIP code, covering 74% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in 98155 and is available to 13% of households.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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