In Kent there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 27.18% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 740 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Kent
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kent are not shown.
Kent Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Kent is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 27.18% of Kent. Areas in green have fiber 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 Kent above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Kent?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Kent.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Kent home can get up to 740 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.16% 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 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kent.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Kent, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Kent?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kent you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.82% of Kent homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.03% of the city.
- 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 Kent homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kent, along with details on where in Kent and at what speeds.
Centurylink Fiber in Kent, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 27.18%, or 25,748 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kent.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kent customers is up to 738 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Kent download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kent fiber providers. Centurylink offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 716 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in Kent, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.16%, or 1,094 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Kent 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 Kent.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kent customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Kent download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kent fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Kent Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kent or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Kent compare to the rest of Washington?
Fiber internet speeds in Kent are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 974 Mbps in Washington versus 740 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Washington is 91.94% versus 27.18% in Kent.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kent are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- East Hill-Meridian, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeland North, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Des Moines, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Covington, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Auburn, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- SeaTac, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seattle Metro, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Algona, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Renton, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Longview, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sparks, NV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Meridian, ID: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Federal Way, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gastonia, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands Ranch, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northridge, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Davenport, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Angelo, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sandy, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds