In King County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 991 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.
11 Internet Service Providers in King County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in King County are not shown.
King 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 King County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.86% of King 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 XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in King County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in King County.
How fast are internet speeds in King County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in King County.
Internet Speed Key
The average King County home can get up to 991 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in King County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of King County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in King County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in King 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 14.81% of King County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 83.64% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of King County homes.
Internet Market Health in King County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the King 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 King County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
King County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, King 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. King County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, King County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in King County, along with details on where in King County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in King County, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.59%, or 1,865,474 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire King County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of King County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all King County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In King 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 King County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in King County, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 74.62%, or 1,441,020 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire King County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of King County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 24 different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for King County customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 20.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In King County 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 below average compared to other King County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 22 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 King County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 8.9 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 33.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in King County, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 48.80%, or 942,505 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire King County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of King County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 16 different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for King County customers is up to 875 Mbps.
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- 92.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In King 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 King County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 14 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 King County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 870 Mbps.
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- 92.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
Ziply DSL in King County, WA
Ziply DSL coverage
About 16.29%, or 314,522 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, east, and central King County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of King County.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the slowest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King 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 King County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In King 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 King 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 King 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 1.6 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 76.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ziply Fiber in King County, WA
Ziply fiber coverage
About 11.85%, or 228,918 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, east, and central King County 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 King County.
Ziply fiber download speeds
Ziply is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Ziply goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all King County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ziply fiber upload speeds
In King County 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 King County fiber providers. Ziply offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King 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
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in King County, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 11.63%, or 224,637 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire King 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 King 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 King County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King 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 King County customers is up to 541 Mbps.
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- 38.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 61.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In King 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 above average compared to other King County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers 2 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 King County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Astound Broadband customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband DSL in King County, WA
Astound Broadband DSL coverage
About 3.93%, or 75,967 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, central, north, northeast, east, and southeast King 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 King County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband DSL download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astound Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all King County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband DSL upload speeds
In King County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other King County DSL providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in King County, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 2.32%, or 44,749 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northeast, central, east, south, northwest, north, and southeast King 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 King County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all King 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 King County 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 King County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King 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
T-Mobile Home Internet in King County, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 52.98%, or 1,023,201 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire King 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 a majority of King 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 King County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all King 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 King 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other King 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 King County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Washington Broadband Fixed Wireless in King County, WA
Washington Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 20.21%, or 390,210 people, have Washington Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, central, and north King County area. Washington Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of King County.
Washington Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Washington Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Washington Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Washington Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all King County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Washington Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In King County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Washington Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Washington Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other King County fixed wireless providers. Washington Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Startouch Fixed Wireless in King County, WA
Startouch fixed wireless coverage
About 3.29%, or 63,480 people, have Startouch fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest King County area. Startouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of King County.
Startouch fixed wireless download speeds
Startouch is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in King County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Startouch fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout King County. The fastest plan anyone in King County can order from Startouch goes up to 20 Mbps, and all King County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Startouch fixed wireless upload speeds
In King 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 below average compared to other King County fixed wireless providers. Startouch offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in King County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
King County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to King County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in King County compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in King County are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 921 Mbps in Washington versus 991 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.71% versus 99.86% in King County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around King 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
- Kitsap County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thurston County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skagit County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kittitas County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clark County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broward County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bexar County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds