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Internet Providers in Shaw Island, Washington

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Home Internet in Shaw Island, WA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 97%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 83.9%
  • 4. Startouch
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.6%
  • 5. Rock Island Communications
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Shaw Island, WA

CenturyLink tops internet service providers on Shaw Island with a 46.80% coverage area and a DSL connection type. It offers up to 40 Mbps download speed, starting at $55 per month. Nearly half of the island's residents find this an affordable and reliable option, especially for moderate internet usage, such as browsing and standard-definition streaming.

Viasat Internet ranks second, delivering satellite service with 97% coverage across Shaw Island. It offers speeds up to 150 Mbps with plans starting at $119.99 per month. Viasat's extensive reach makes it essential for areas lacking DSL coverage. Although it comes at a higher cost, its reliability and wide availability ensure connectivity even in remote parts of the island where other technologies lag.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Startouch
96.6%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Rock Island Communications
6.38%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Shaw Island, WA

Provider Connection Types in Shaw Island, WA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shaw Island, WA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
41.91%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
17.01%

List of Internet Providers in Shaw Island, WA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Startouch Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Rock Island Communications Fiber 2 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Shaw Island, WA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Rock Island Communications $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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