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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.440% |
ClickCableTV(wholesale)  | $34.95 | 55 - 500 Mbps | Cable | 39% |
| RainierConnect | $34.95 | 55 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 13% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100%
3 providers - 51.13%
4 providers - 1.48%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 98445 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 98445 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 2.800% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Tacoma, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the 98445 area, and 51.13% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 98445, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 98445 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and ClickCableTV(wholesale) bringing cable and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 98445 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 99% of the area. Tacoma’s third most-available internet provider, ClickCableTV(wholesale), offers cable to around 39% of residents in the 98445 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 98445 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98445 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 Tacoma, $47.48.
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 Tacoma, $1.32.
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 98445 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tacoma's providers, 389 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in the 98445 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tacoma, $47.48.
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 Tacoma, $1.32.
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 98445 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tacoma's providers, 389 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from ClickCableTV(wholesale) offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 98445 ZIP code, covering 39% of the area.
ClickCableTV(wholesale)’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 98445 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for ClickCableTV(wholesale) start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Tacoma, $47.48.
ClickCableTV(wholesale) 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 Tacoma, $1.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, ClickCableTV(wholesale) offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 98445 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 39% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tacoma's providers, 389 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 98445 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 98445 and the greater Tacoma area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Tacoma at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Tacoma at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 98445 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 98445 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 98445. The next fastest internet provider in the 98445 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 98445 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tacoma, $47.48.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 98445 ZIP code, covering 1.440% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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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