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Shop the best Tacoma internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $49.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 48% |
| CenturyLink | $49.00 | 20 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| ClickCableTV(wholesale) | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 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 - 99.96%
3 providers - 98.92%
4+ providers - 2.95%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Tacoma 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 Tacoma area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Tacoma residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 48% of those living in Tacoma.
There are five internet providers serving the Tacoma area, and 99.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tacoma's five internet providers, 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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| ClickCableTV(wholesale) | 53 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 5 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 165 Mbps | 134 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 41 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Tacoma.
The largest internet providers in Tacoma are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Tacoma.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Tacoma residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 64% of the area. Tacoma’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 48% of Tacoma residents.
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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 Tacoma covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tacoma residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Tacoma, $42.25.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tacoma, $1.63.
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 Tacoma. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tacoma's providers, 544 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Tacoma covering 64% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Tacoma 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 $49/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Tacoma, $42.25.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.45 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tacoma, $1.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Tacoma. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tacoma's providers, 544 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in Tacoma covering 48% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Tacoma than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $49/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Tacoma, $42.25.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.45 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tacoma, $1.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Tacoma. These download speeds are available to 48% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tacoma's providers, 544 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Tacoma, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Tacoma, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Tacoma and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Tacoma at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Tacoma at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Tacoma residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Tacoma with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 48% of households in Tacoma. The next fastest internet provider in Tacoma is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Tacoma with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tacoma, $42.25.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Tacoma, covering 48% of the city.
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.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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