In 98068 there are 5 residential internet providers covering 96.77% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 177 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.

 

5 Internet Service Providers in 98068

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

78.91%

Avg. Speed:

40 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

42.93%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

13.15%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

90.07%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

44.42%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 98068 are not shown.

 

98068 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 98068 is internet available?

98068, WA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 96.77% of 98068. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is US Cellular. Call one of the companies with service in 98068 above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in 98068.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 98068?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 98068.

98068, WA map of local internet speeds

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The average 98068 home can get up to 177 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 13.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.68% 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 98068.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of 98068, and slower in the east areas of the zip.

 

What type of internet should I choose in 98068?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 98068 you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 29.78% of 98068 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 13.15% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 30.77%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.08%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.23% of 98068 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 98068

98068, WA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the 98068 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 98068 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

98068 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 98068 homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 98068 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 98068 needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 98068, along with details on where in 98068 and at what speeds.

Centurylink DSL in 98068, WA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 78.91%, or 318 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98068 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 98068.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98068. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout 98068. The fastest plan anyone in 98068 can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98068 customers is up to 40 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 98068. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 16.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 8.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 25.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 20.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 6.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In 98068 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 the fastest compared to other 98068 DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98068 is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.

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Centurylink's 98068 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 18.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 22.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 25.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 20.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in 98068, WA

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 42.93%, or 173 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98068 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 98068.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98068. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98068. The fastest plan anyone in 98068 can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all 98068 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 98068. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In 98068 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98068 fiber providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98068 is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Centurylink's 98068 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 98068, WA

XFINITY cable coverage

About 13.15%, or 53 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the north 98068 area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 98068.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98068. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98068. The fastest plan anyone in 98068 can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 98068 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in 98068. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In 98068 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98068 cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98068 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's 98068 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 98068, WA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 90.07%, or 363 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98068 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 98068.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98068. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98068. The fastest plan anyone in 98068 can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all 98068 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 98068. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98068 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 98068 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98068 is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's 98068 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in 98068, WA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 44.42%, or 179 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98068 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 98068.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98068. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98068. The fastest plan anyone in 98068 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 98068 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 98068. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98068 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98068 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98068 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 98068 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

98068 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 98068 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 98068 compare to the rest of Washington?

Internet speeds in 98068 are slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 921 Mbps in Washington versus 177 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.71% versus 96.77% in 98068.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 98068 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.81%
100.00%
99.32%
99.69%
97.30%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.87%
99.48%
99.36%
100.00%
0.00%

What does internet service look like in other zip codes?

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

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