In Skagit County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 95.02% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 959 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 Skagit County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Skagit County are not shown.
Skagit County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Skagit County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.02% of Skagit County. 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 Skagit County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Skagit County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Skagit County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Skagit County home can get up to 959 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 89.97% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Skagit County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Skagit County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Skagit County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Skagit County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.36% of Skagit County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.32% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.66%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Skagit County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Skagit County, along with details on where in Skagit County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Skagit County, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 70.89%, or 82,871 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Skagit County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Skagit County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Skagit County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Skagit County. The fastest plan anyone in Skagit County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Skagit County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Skagit County 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 Skagit County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Skagit County 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 Skagit County, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 41.37%, or 48,361 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Skagit County area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Skagit County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Skagit County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Skagit County. The fastest plan anyone in Skagit County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Skagit County customers is up to 658 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In Skagit County 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 average compared to other Skagit County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Skagit County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skagit County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Skagit County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Skagit County compare to the rest of Washington?
Cable internet speeds in Skagit County are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 974 Mbps in Washington versus 959 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Washington is 91.94% versus 95.02% in Skagit County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Skagit County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Island County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Whatcom County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- King County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clallam County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Linn County, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gregg County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brunswick County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Strafford County, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kennebec County, ME: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cochise County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan County, NM: less cable coverage, faster speeds