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Internet Providers in Tacoma, Washington

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Home Internet in Tacoma, WA

  • 1. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 33.4%
  • 2. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 30%
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99%
    Tacoma speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Rainier Connect
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 72.1%
  • 7. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.9%

Best Internet Providers in Tacoma, WA

The top internet providers in Tacoma are CenturyLink and Xfinity. CenturyLink is the best internet provider in Tacoma because it offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps. It uses a fiber connection to serve 0.2 percent of Tacoma, while its DSL service covers 30 percent. J.D. Power ranks CenturyLink as one of the top three providers in the West region for customer satisfaction.

Another one of the best internet options is Xfinity, which offers download speeds up to , narrowly beating CenturyLink speeds. Known for its reliable cable internet connectivity, Xfinity also offers various bundling options that include internet, TV, and phone services, with a starting price of $55 per month. If CenturyLink’s service is unavailable in your neighborhood, Xfinity is a great alternative.

Rainier Connect is the next best option after Xfinity and CenturyLink, offering gigabit speeds to a large portion of Tacoma. It operates on a cable and fiber network primarily in Washington and has several internet plans with different speed tiers.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
40.839999999999996%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Xfinity
  • Rainier Connect
98.96000000000001%

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Internet Availability in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma has its fair share of wired internet providers offering high-speed internet plans. Depending on where you live, you might have access to one or all of them. Here’s a look at which providers offer their services in select areas of the city.

Xfinity is available in 99.0% of Tacoma. Its extensive coverage reaches nearly all neighborhoods in the city, with the exception of a few patches of dead zones in the downtown area and G Street. Even residents who live along Thea Foss Waterway, Middle Waterway, and Puyallup River have access to Xfinity’s cable internet service.

Another cable internet provider that compares to Xfinity is Rainier Connect. It has a strong presence in Tacoma but has more pockets of low coverage than Xfinity. For example, coverage in the downtown area is spottier. The University of Puget Sound is also outside Rainier Connect’s coverage zones. Still, most of the north and south end of Tacoma has access to the provider.

If you’re looking for a fiber internet provider, you have Quantum Fiber as an option. It’s available in about a third of the city, which makes it less accessible than the cable internet providers. However, the areas it covers include Hillsdale down south and central Tacoma.

For other options besides cable and fiber, CenturyLink offers DSL internet in Tacoma. Notably, coverage is less reliable in central Tacoma and the south end. However, it has consistent coverage in most of the downtown area, specifically along South Ninth Street.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Tacoma, WA

Provider Connection Types in Tacoma, WA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Tacoma, WA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
33.379999999999995%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.35000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.12%

List of Internet Providers in Tacoma, WA

Provider Type Top Speed
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps
CenturyLink DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Rainier Connect Cable 1 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Tacoma, WA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Quantum Fiber $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
CenturyLink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
Rainier Connect $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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