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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 98% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 40% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 74% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Wave Broadband | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 42% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 40% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| StarTouch Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 94% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.09%
3 providers - 16.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98296 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 98296 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 53% of those living in the 98296 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 98296 area, and 97.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 98296, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 98296 ZIP code are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 98296 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 40% of the area. Snohomish’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 74% of residents in the 98296 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 nearly all households in the 98296 ZIP code, covering 98% 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 Snohomish, $44.99.
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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 about half of households in the 98296 ZIP code, covering 40% 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 98296 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 Snohomish, $44.99.
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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 most households in the 98296 ZIP code, covering 74% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98296 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 Snohomish, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Snohomish, $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 98296 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Snohomish's providers, 269 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98296 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98296 and the greater Snohomish area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Snohomish at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Snohomish at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 98296 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in the 98296 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 98296. The next fastest internet provider in the 98296 ZIP code is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 40% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in the 98296 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Snohomish, $44.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98296 ZIP code, covering 40% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in 98296 and is available to 40% of households.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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%.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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