In Kent there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.80% of the city. 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Kent
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kent are not shown.
Kent 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 Kent is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.80% of Kent. 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 Kent above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Kent.
How fast are internet speeds in Kent?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kent.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kent home can get up to 991 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.18% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kent.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Kent, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kent?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kent you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.82% of Kent homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.03% of the city.
- 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 Kent homes.
Internet Market Health in Kent
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kent 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 Kent based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Kent 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, Kent 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kent internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Kent is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kent, along with details on where in Kent and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Kent, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.18%, or 92,996 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kent.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kent customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent 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 Kent, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 98.11%, or 92,925 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kent.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 16 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kent customers is up to 96 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 38.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Kent, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 27.18%, or 25,748 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent 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 Kent.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kent customers is up to 738 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Kent 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 the slowest compared to other Kent fiber providers. Centurylink offers 7 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 716 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in Kent, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.17%, or 1,106 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and north Kent 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 Kent.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Kent customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in Kent, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.16%, or 1,094 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Kent 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 Kent.
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 Kent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kent 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 Kent download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kent fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent 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 Kent, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 36.37%, or 34,445 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent 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 Kent.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kent 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 Kent 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 fastest compared to other Kent fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Kent Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kent or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kent compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Kent are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 921 Mbps in Washington versus 991 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.71% versus 99.80% in Kent.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kent 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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- Auburn, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- SeaTac, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seattle Metro, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Algona, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Renton, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Longview, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sparks, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meridian, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Federal Way, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gastonia, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands Ranch, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northridge, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Davenport, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Angelo, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sandy, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds