In Washington there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 91.94% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 974 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 Washington

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

74.12%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband | Cable

Availability:

11.66%

Avg. Speed:

638 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

9.84%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Rainier Connect | Cable

Availability:

5.14%

Avg. Speed:

162 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Washington are not shown.

 

Washington Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Washington is cable internet available?

Washington map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 91.94% of Washington. 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 Washington above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Washington?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Washington.

Washington map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Washington home can get up to 974 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.84% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Washington, and slower in the east areas of the state.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Washington?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 20.23% of Washington homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 72.12% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 3.23%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.14%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Washington homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington, along with details on where in Washington and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Washington

XFINITY cable coverage

About 74.12%, or 4,984,435 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, southwest, west, northwest, east, northeast, and south Washington area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washington.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Washington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Washington 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 below average compared to other Washington cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's Washington cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in Washington

Astound Broadband cable coverage

About 11.66%, or 783,820 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Washington area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington.

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 638 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband customers in Washington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 51.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 48.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds

In Washington 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 below average compared to other Washington cable providers. Astound Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Astound Broadband customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.

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Astound Broadband's Washington cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Washington

Spectrum cable coverage

About 9.84%, or 661,957 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, south, east, northeast, southwest, central, and north Washington area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Washington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Washington download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Washington cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rainier Connect Cable in Washington

Rainier Connect cable coverage

About 5.14%, or 345,803 people, have Rainier Connect cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, south, central, and southwest Washington area. Rainier Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington.

 

Rainier Connect cable download speeds

Rainier Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other cable providers in the area, Rainier Connect cable is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Rainier Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 162 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rainier Connect customers in Washington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 85.6% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Rainier Connect cable upload speeds

In Washington download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rainier Connect cable. Compared to other ISPs, Rainier Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washington cable providers. Rainier Connect offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Rainier Connect customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.

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Rainier Connect's Washington cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 14.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 85.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Washington Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Washington compare to the rest of the United States?

Cable internet speeds in Washington are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 974 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 91.94% in Washington.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
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0.00%
0.00%
42.70%
99.55%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
13.15%
4.20%
97.34%
0.00%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Oregon: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Idaho: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Montana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Nevada: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Wyoming: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • California: more cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: less cable coverage, faster speeds
  • North Dakota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Arizona: less cable coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Arizona: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Indiana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Tennessee: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
  • Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Wisconsin: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Minnesota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: less cable coverage, faster speeds