Compare 98155 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Seattle – 105 Mbps
WA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Seattle – 40 Mbps
WA – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Seattle.
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Find internet providers serving the 98155 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 74% |
CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 62% |
Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 30 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 14% |
Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 30 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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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 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% 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 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Ziply Fiber | 233 Mbps | 187 Mbps | DSL |
Frontier | 61 Mbps | 103 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 181 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
CenturyLink | 101 Mbps | 89 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Seattle.
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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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $38.83.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Seattle, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 98155 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Seattle's providers, 383 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $38.83.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Seattle, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 98155 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Seattle's providers, 383 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $38.83.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Seattle, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 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, 383 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 $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Seattle at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 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.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 98155 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 74% of households in 98155. The next fastest internet provider in the 98155 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 100% 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, $38.83.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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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.