Compare 98177 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Seattle – 106 Mbps
WA – 126 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Seattle – 41 Mbps
WA – 39 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Seattle.
Internet providers in 98177
Internet providers in your area
98177 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 61% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 60% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 31% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 28% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 60% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?98177 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
12616
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.92%
3 providers - 20.22%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98177 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 98177 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 62% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 61% of those living in the 98177 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 98177 area, and 98.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 98177, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Seattle
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | 73 Mbps | 69 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 204 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 313 Mbps | 252 Mbps | DSL |
| Ziply Fiber | 27 Mbps | 40 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Seattle.
Top high-speed internet providers in 98177
The largest internet providers serving the 98177 ZIP code are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 98177 ZIP code, covering 61% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 60% of the area. Seattle’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 98177 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 98177 ZIP code, covering 61% 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $48.33.
Frontier fiber-optic internet
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Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 98177 ZIP code, covering 60% 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 98177 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $48.33.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 98177 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98177 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, $48.33.
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, $1.18.
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 98177 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.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98177 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98177 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 98177 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 98177 frequently asked questions
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in the 98177 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 61% of households in 98177. The next fastest internet provider in the 98177 ZIP code is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 60% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in the 98177 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Seattle, $48.33.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98177 ZIP code, covering 60% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in 98177 and is available to 60% of households.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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%.
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