In 98118 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.95% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 999 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in 98118
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 98118 are not shown.
98118 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in 98118 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.95% of 98118. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in 98118 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 98118?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 98118.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 98118 home can get up to 999 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 98118.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 98118, and slower in the southwest areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 98118?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 98118 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.48% of 98118 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.46% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 98118 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 98118, along with details on where in 98118 and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 98118, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.65%, or 42,580 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98118 area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 98118.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98118. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98118. The fastest plan anyone in 98118 can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 98118 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In 98118 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98118 cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98118 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in 98118, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 15.09%, or 6,449 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest, west, central, south, northwest, east, north, and northeast 98118 area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 98118.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98118. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 98118. The fastest plan anyone in 98118 can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98118 customers is up to 332 Mbps.
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- 11.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In 98118 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 98118 cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98118 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
98118 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 98118 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 98118 compare to the rest of Washington?
Cable internet speeds in 98118 are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 974 Mbps in Washington versus 999 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Washington is 91.94% versus 99.95% in 98118.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 98118 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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