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Yelm, WA internet providers

Provider
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable100%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -DSL100%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -Fiber-optic35%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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.

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Yelm internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    10000 Mbps

    Provider: Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    6719

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100.00%

    2 providers - 99.76%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 39%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Yelm 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 Yelm area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Yelm residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 39% of those living in Yelm.

There are four internet providers serving the Yelm area, and 99.76% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Yelm's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Yelm

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Xfinity 251 Mbps 313 Mbps Cable
Viasat 14 Mbps 3 Mbps Satellite
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont 6 Mbps 2 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Yelm.

Compare Yelm internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Yelm – 46 Mbps

    WA – 126 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Yelm – 9 Mbps

    WA – 39 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Yelm.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Yelm

The largest internet providers in Yelm are Xfinity and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Yelm.

Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Yelm residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, which covers 100% of the area. Yelm’s third most-available internet provider, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offers fiber-optic to around 35% of Yelm residents.

Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Yelm covering 100% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Yelm 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 Yelm, $51.23.

Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Yelm, $1.77.

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 Yelm. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Yelm's providers, 341 Mbps.

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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont DSL internet

Provider

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

Starting price*
$39.95/mo.
Max download speed

10,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to all households in Yelm covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines in Yelm 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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Yelm, $51.23.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Yelm. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Yelm's providers, 341 Mbps.

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Telephone Operating Company of Vermont fiber-optic internet

Provider

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

Starting price*
$39.95/mo.
Max download speed

10,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

35%

*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.

Fiber-optic from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to some, but not many households in Yelm covering 35% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Yelm than other internet types.

Internet prices for Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Yelm, $51.23.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Yelm. These download speeds are available to 35% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Yelm's providers, 341 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Yelm, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Yelm, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Yelm and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Yelm at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Yelm at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Yelm residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Yelm with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Yelm. The next fastest internet provider in Yelm is Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offering download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps to 35% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Yelm with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Yelm, $51.23.

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Yelm, covering 35% of the city.

Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.

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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