In Whatcom County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 27.15% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 874 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 Whatcom County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Whatcom County are not shown.
Whatcom County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Whatcom County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 27.15% of Whatcom County. 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 Whatcom County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Whatcom County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Whatcom County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Whatcom County home can get up to 874 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 5.41% 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 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Whatcom County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Whatcom County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Whatcom County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Whatcom County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.58% of Whatcom County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.19% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.77%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.36%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Whatcom County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Whatcom County, along with details on where in Whatcom County and at what speeds.
Centurylink Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 23.61%, or 47,495 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, west, southwest, southeast, and east Whatcom County 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 Whatcom County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whatcom County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Whatcom County. The fastest plan anyone in Whatcom County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Whatcom County customers is up to 847 Mbps.
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- 89.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Whatcom County 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 below average compared to other Whatcom County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 10 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 Whatcom County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.90 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 843 Mbps.
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- 89.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.9 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 4.73%, or 9,504 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Whatcom 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 Whatcom County.
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 Whatcom County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Whatcom County. The fastest plan anyone in Whatcom County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Whatcom County 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 Whatcom County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Whatcom County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whatcom County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
PogoZone Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
PogoZone fiber coverage
About 1.32%, or 2,656 people, have PogoZone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, northeast, northwest, southwest, west, and north Whatcom County area. PogoZone is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Whatcom County.
PogoZone fiber download speeds
PogoZone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whatcom County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PogoZone fiber is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Whatcom County. The fastest plan anyone in Whatcom County can order from PogoZone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Whatcom County customers is up to 492 Mbps.
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- 43.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
PogoZone fiber upload speeds
In Whatcom County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for PogoZone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PogoZone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Whatcom County fiber providers. PogoZone offers 7 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 Whatcom County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PogoZone customers can get speeds up to 492 Mbps.
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- 43.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Whatcom County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Whatcom County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Whatcom County compare to the rest of Washington?
Fiber internet speeds in Whatcom County are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 974 Mbps in Washington versus 874 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Washington is 91.94% versus 27.15% in Whatcom County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Whatcom County 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 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
- Skagit County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan County, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clallam County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- King County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mason County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lackawanna County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Williamson County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond City, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yolo County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Trumbull County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, DE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds