| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.595% |
RainierConnect  | $34.95 | 55 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 20% |
| RainierConnect | $34.95 | 55 - 200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.161% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.06%
3 providers - 19.96%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Spanaway 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 Spanaway area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Spanaway residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 13% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.270% of those living in Spanaway.
There are five internet providers serving the Spanaway area, and 99.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Spanaway's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 164 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 91 Mbps | 58 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Spanaway.
The largest internet providers in Spanaway are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and RainierConnect bringing cable and DSL options to Spanaway.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Spanaway residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 95% of the area. Spanaway’s third most-available internet provider, RainierConnect, offers cable to around 20% of Spanaway residents.
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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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Spanaway covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Spanaway 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 Spanaway, $49.98.
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 Spanaway, $1.16.
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 Spanaway. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Spanaway's providers, 644 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Spanaway covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Spanaway 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 Spanaway, $49.98.
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 Spanaway, $1.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Spanaway. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Spanaway's providers, 644 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from RainierConnect offers broadband to some, but not many households in Spanaway covering 20% of the area.
RainierConnect’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Spanaway residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for RainierConnect start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Spanaway, $49.98.
RainierConnect customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 55 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.64 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Spanaway, $1.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, RainierConnect offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Spanaway. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Spanaway's providers, 644 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Spanaway, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Spanaway, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Spanaway and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Spanaway at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Spanaway at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Spanaway residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Spanaway with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Spanaway. The next fastest internet provider in Spanaway is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Spanaway with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Spanaway, $49.98.
RainierConnect is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Spanaway, covering 6.161% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Spanaway and is available to 0.595% 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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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