In Washington there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 44.63% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 904 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 Washington

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

25.87%

Avg. Speed:

851 Mbps

Ziply | Fiber

Availability:

11.34%

Avg. Speed:

999 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

4.59%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Grant County PowerNet | Fiber

Availability:

1.33%

Avg. Speed:

1,024 Mbps

Grant PUD | Fiber

Availability:

1.18%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 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 fiber internet available?

Washington map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 44.63% of Washington. 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 Washington above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Washington?

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

Washington map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Washington home can get up to 904 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 0.26 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Washington, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Washington?

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

 

Fiber 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.

Centurylink Fiber in Washington

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 25.87%, or 1,739,351 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Washington 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 Washington.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 20 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.26 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 851 Mbps.

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

  • 89.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 120.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Washington 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 above average compared to other Washington fiber providers. Centurylink offers 19 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 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 844 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Washington fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 89.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Ziply Fiber in Washington

Ziply fiber coverage

About 11.34%, or 762,395 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, central, northwest, southwest, south, southeast, east, and northeast Washington area. Ziply 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.

 

Ziply fiber download speeds

Ziply is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Ziply goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Washington customers is up to 999 Mbps.

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

  • 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

Ziply fiber upload speeds

In Washington download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Ziply fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washington fiber providers. Ziply 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.

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Ziply's Washington fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 250.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in Washington

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 4.59%, or 308,901 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, north, southwest, central, south, northeast, and southeast 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 fiber download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Astound Broadband 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 Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband customers in Washington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Washington download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washington fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Grant County PowerNet Fiber in Washington

Grant County PowerNet fiber coverage

About 1.33%, or 89,120 people, have Grant County PowerNet fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Washington area. Grant County PowerNet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington.

 

Grant County PowerNet fiber download speeds

Grant County PowerNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Grant County PowerNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Grant County PowerNet goes up to 1,024 Mbps, and all Washington customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps

 

Grant County PowerNet fiber upload speeds

In Washington download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Grant County PowerNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Grant County PowerNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washington fiber providers. Grant County PowerNet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 1,024 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Grant County PowerNet's Washington fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Grant PUD Fiber in Washington

Grant PUD fiber coverage

About 1.18%, or 79,439 people, have Grant PUD fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Washington area. Grant PUD is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washington.

 

Grant PUD fiber download speeds

Grant PUD is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Grant PUD fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washington. The fastest plan anyone in Washington can order from Grant PUD 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 Grant PUD customers in Washington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Grant PUD fiber upload speeds

In Washington download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Grant PUD fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Grant PUD is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washington fiber providers. Grant PUD offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Grant PUD's Washington fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Washington Fiber 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 fiber internet in Washington compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in Washington are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 904 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 44.63% in Washington.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber 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
Fiber Coverage
99.87%
0.00%
99.78%
32.28%
0.00%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
42.93%
0.00%
61.35%
0.00%
0.00%

What does fiber 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: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Idaho: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Montana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Nevada: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Wyoming: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • California: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Arizona: less fiber coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations

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