In King County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 90.13% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 104 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.

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in King County

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

74.62%

Avg. Speed:

71 Mbps

Ziply | DSL

Availability:

16.29%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband | DSL

Availability:

3.93%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

 

King County 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 King County is DSL internet available?

King County, WA map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 90.13% of King County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in King County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in King County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in King County.

King County, WA map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average King County home can get up to 104 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 3.93% 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in King County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of King County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in King County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in King County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.81% of King County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 83.64% of the county.
  • 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 King County homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

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

Centurylink DSL in King County, WA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 74.62%, or 1,441,020 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire King County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of King County.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 24 different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for King County customers is up to 71 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in King County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 20.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 120.0 Mbps
  • 25.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 10.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 8.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In King County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other King County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 22 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 8.9 Mbps.

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Centurylink's King County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 22.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 33.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 5.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 7.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 7.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Ziply DSL in King County, WA

Ziply DSL coverage

About 16.29%, or 314,522 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, east, and central King County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of King County.

 

Ziply DSL download speeds

Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the slowest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Ziply goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for King County customers is up to 20 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Ziply customers in King County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 48.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Ziply DSL upload speeds

In King County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Ziply DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other King County DSL providers. Ziply offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King County is up to 12 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.

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Ziply's King County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 76.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband DSL in King County, WA

Astound Broadband DSL coverage

About 3.93%, or 75,967 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, central, north, northeast, east, and southeast King County 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 King County.

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband DSL download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband DSL upload speeds

In King County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other King County DSL providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's King County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

King County DSL by Area

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

How does DSL internet in King County compare to the rest of Washington?

DSL internet speeds in King County are slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 974 Mbps in Washington versus 104 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Washington is 91.94% versus 90.13% in King County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

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

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
88.92%
96.49%
96.37%
71.14%
69.84%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
99.44%
98.59%
99.56%
99.62%
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What does DSL internet look like in other counties?

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