In Thurston County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 954 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.
10 Internet Service Providers in Thurston County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Thurston County are not shown.
Thurston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Thurston County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.43% of Thurston 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 Thurston County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Thurston County.
How fast are internet speeds in Thurston County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thurston County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Thurston County home can get up to 954 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.60% 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 Thurston County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Thurston County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Thurston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thurston 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 2.11% of Thurston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.71% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.21%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Thurston County homes.
Internet Market Health in Thurston County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Thurston 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 Thurston County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Thurston 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, Thurston County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, 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. Thurston County 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, Thurston County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thurston County, along with details on where in Thurston County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Thurston County, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 94.59%, or 238,620 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thurston County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston 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 Thurston County, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 82.56%, or 208,258 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northeast, east, northwest, west, southwest, and south Thurston County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thurston County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston 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 Thurston County customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 29.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Thurston 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 the fastest compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 16 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 Thurston County 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 11 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.3 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL in Thurston County, WA
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 12.70%, or 32,030 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, southwest, northeast, north, and south Thurston County area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Consolidated goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. Consolidated 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 Thurston County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 10.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Thurston County, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 9.18%, or 23,147 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, east, northwest, north, west, and southwest Thurston County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Thurston County customers is up to 742 Mbps.
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- 75.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Thurston 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 above average compared to other Thurston County fiber providers. Centurylink 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 Thurston County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 713 Mbps.
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- 75.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Tenino Telephone Company DSL in Thurston County, WA
Tenino Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 3.89%, or 9,822 people, have Tenino Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Thurston County area. Tenino Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
Tenino Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Tenino Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Tenino Telephone Company DSL is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Tenino Telephone Company goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Tenino Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Tenino Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Tenino Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thurston County DSL providers. Tenino Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in Thurston County, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 3.08%, or 7,765 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, west, north, central, southeast, and southwest Thurston 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 Thurston County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Thurston County 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County 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 Thurston County, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.89%, or 4,767 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, north, west, and southeast Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thurston 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 Thurston County 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 Thurston County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston 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
Consolidated Communications Fiber in Thurston County, WA
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 1.39%, or 3,511 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Thurston County area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Consolidated goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thurston County fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Startouch Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, WA
Startouch fixed wireless coverage
About 65.73%, or 165,816 people, have Startouch fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston County area. Startouch is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thurston County.
Startouch fixed wireless download speeds
Startouch is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Startouch fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Startouch goes up to 20 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Startouch fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thurston 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 Thurston County fixed wireless providers. Startouch offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston 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 Thurston County, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 31.62%, or 79,758 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Thurston 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 small portion of Thurston 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 Thurston County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Thurston County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thurston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Thurston County compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Thurston County are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 921 Mbps in Washington versus 954 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.71% versus 99.43% in Thurston County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thurston 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
- Mason County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grays Harbor County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- King County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wahkiakum County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pacific County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cowlitz County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webb County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Clair County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dauphin County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New London County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ingham County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds