In Island County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 957 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Island County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Island County are not shown.
Island County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Island County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Island County. 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 Island County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Island County.
How fast are internet speeds in Island County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Island County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Island County home can get up to 957 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.94% 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 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Island County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Island County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Island County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Island County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.53% of Island County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 67.19% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.08%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Island County homes.
Internet Market Health in Island County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Island County 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 Island County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Island County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Island County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Island County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Island County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Island County, along with details on where in Island County and at what speeds.
Ziply DSL in Island County, WA
Ziply DSL coverage
About 76.91%, or 60,380 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Island County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Island County.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Island County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the slowest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from Ziply goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Island County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 13.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Island County 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 slowest compared to other Island County DSL providers. Ziply offers 5 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 Island County 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 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Island County, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 66.79%, or 52,431 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, southeast, west, south, central, and northeast Island County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Island County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Island County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Island County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Island County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Island County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Island County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in Island County, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 54.15%, or 42,510 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Island County area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Island County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Island County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Island County customers is up to 659 Mbps.
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- 54.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In Island County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Island County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Island County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Whidbey Telecom DSL in Island County, WA
Whidbey Telecom DSL coverage
About 22.26%, or 17,478 people, have Whidbey Telecom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Island County area. Whidbey Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Island County.
Whidbey Telecom DSL download speeds
Whidbey Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Island County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Whidbey Telecom DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from Whidbey Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Island County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 62.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 37.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
Whidbey Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Island County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Whidbey Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Whidbey Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Island County DSL providers. Whidbey Telecom offers 3 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 Island County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Whidbey Telecom customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 34.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in Island County, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 16.47%, or 12,931 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, west, southeast, central, south, northwest, and north Island County area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Island 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 Island County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Island 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 Island 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 Island County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Island 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
Whidbey Telecom Fiber in Island County, WA
Whidbey Telecom fiber coverage
About 14.75%, or 11,576 people, have Whidbey Telecom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Island County area. Whidbey Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Island County.
Whidbey Telecom fiber download speeds
Whidbey Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Island County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Whidbey Telecom fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from Whidbey Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Island County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Whidbey Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Island County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Whidbey Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Whidbey Telecom is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Island County fiber providers. Whidbey Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Island 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
Startouch Fixed Wireless in Island County, WA
Startouch fixed wireless coverage
About 74.29%, or 58,325 people, have Startouch fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, east, west, central, southeast, and northeast Island County area. Startouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Island County.
Startouch fixed wireless download speeds
Startouch is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Island County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Startouch fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from Startouch goes up to 20 Mbps, and all Island County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Startouch fixed wireless upload speeds
In Island County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Startouch fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Startouch is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Island County fixed wireless providers. Startouch offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Island County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Island County, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 48.40%, or 37,996 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, east, southeast, west, south, and central Island County 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 Island County.
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 Island County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Island County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Island County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Island County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Island County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
PogoZone Fixed Wireless in Island County, WA
PogoZone fixed wireless coverage
About 8.96%, or 7,032 people, have PogoZone fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, north, west, central, and northeast Island 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 Island County.
PogoZone fixed wireless download speeds
PogoZone is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Island County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PogoZone fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Island County. The fastest plan anyone in Island County can order from PogoZone goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Island County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
PogoZone fixed wireless upload speeds
In Island County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for PogoZone fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PogoZone is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Island County fixed wireless providers. PogoZone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Island County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Island County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Island County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Island County compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Island County are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 921 Mbps in Washington versus 957 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.71% versus 100.00% in Island County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Island County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whatcom County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- King County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clallam County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Henderson County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talladega County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bullitt County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manitowoc County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newport County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vermilion County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Natrona County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bartholomew County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds