In 98288 there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.30% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 109 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.

 

4 Internet Service Providers in 98288

Ziply | DSL

Availability:

97.30%

Avg. Speed:

67 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

4.20%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

Availability:

75.98%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.81%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 98288 are not shown.

 

98288 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 98288 is internet available?

98288, WA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 97.30% of 98288. 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 Ziply. Call one of the companies with service in 98288 above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in 98288.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 98288?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 98288.

98288, WA map of local internet speeds

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The average 98288 home can get up to 109 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.20% 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 9.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 98288.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 98288, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.

 

What type of internet should I choose in 98288?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 98288 you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 98288 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 4.20% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 78.08%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.02%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.70% of 98288 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 98288

98288, WA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the 98288 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 98288 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

98288 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 98288 homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, 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. 98288 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, 98288 badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 98288, along with details on where in 98288 and at what speeds.

Ziply DSL in 98288, WA

Ziply DSL coverage

About 97.30%, or 324 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98288 area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 98288.

 

Ziply DSL download speeds

Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98288. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout 98288. The fastest plan anyone in 98288 can order from Ziply goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98288 customers is up to 67 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Ziply customers in 98288. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 27.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 22.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 4.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 15.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 7.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 16.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Ziply DSL upload speeds

In 98288 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 fastest compared to other 98288 DSL providers. Ziply offers 5 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 98288 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 5.4 Mbps.

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Ziply's 98288 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 27.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 22.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 19.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 25.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 98288, WA

XFINITY cable coverage

About 4.20%, or 14 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west 98288 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 98288.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98288. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98288. The fastest plan anyone in 98288 can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 98288 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in 98288. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In 98288 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98288 cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98288 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's 98288 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in 98288, WA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 75.98%, or 253 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northwest, and south 98288 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 98288.

 

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 98288. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98288. The fastest plan anyone in 98288 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 98288 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 98288. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98288 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 98288 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 98288 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 98288 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 98288, WA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 7.81%, or 26 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest 98288 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 98288.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98288. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98288. The fastest plan anyone in 98288 can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all 98288 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 98288. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98288 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 98288 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98288 is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's 98288 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

98288 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 98288 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 98288 compare to the rest of Washington?

Internet speeds in 98288 are slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 921 Mbps in Washington versus 109 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.71% versus 97.30% in 98288.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 98288 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.32%
100.00%
96.77%
98.55%
99.12%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.81%
99.91%
99.69%
99.87%
0.00%

What does internet service look like in other zip codes?

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