{"id":331819,"date":"2025-11-07T21:10:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T02:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=303359"},"modified":"2025-11-07T21:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T02:10:38","slug":"best-in-seattle-wa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-seattle-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Internet Service Providers in Seattle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"overview\" title=\"The Best Seattle Internet Providers\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"body\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Seattle Internet Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle\u2019s 2010s boom has given way to steadier, post-pandemic growth. The city rose from 608,660 (2010 Census) to 737,015 (2020 Census), a 21.1% decade gain per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/quickfacts\/seattlecitywashington\">Census QuickFacts<\/a>. After a brief 2021 dip, federal estimates show continued growth through mid-2024 into the low-760,000s (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/data\/tables\/time-series\/demo\/popest\/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html\">Census PEP<\/a>), and Washington\u2019s official April 1 estimates also show gains into 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/washington-data-research\/population-demographics\/population-estimates\/april-1-official-population-estimates\">WA OFM<\/a>). Earlier coverage from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/data\/114000-more-people-seattle-now-this-decades-fastest-growing-big-city-in-all-of-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Seattle Times<\/a> highlighted the city\u2019s rapid growth in the 2010s. As Seattle continues to expand, keeping technology and infrastructure apace remains a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several internet providers serve the Seattle area to provide connectivity to everyone. The city of Seattle wants to make technology accessible to all as well, offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/tech\/services\/internet-access\" target=\"_blank\">programs<\/a> that connect residents with low-cost home internet options, device support and free public computer\/Wi\u2011Fi access. Note that the federal Affordable Connectivity Program has wound down; see the FCC for details (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">ACP<\/a>). Even without ACP, many providers continue discounted or no\u2011contract offers, and the City can help eligible households navigate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/tech\/services\/internet-access\/low-cost-home-internet-access-for-residents\" target=\"_blank\">low-cost home internet<\/a> options. Take a closer look at the best Seattle internet providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 4 Best Internet Providers in Seattle<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/centurylink\/?utm_mcid=3570454&amp;subid=r17815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">CenturyLink<\/a> &#8211; Best Long-Term Deal<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/frontier-communications\/?utm_mcid=3570451&amp;subid=r17816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Frontier Fiber<\/a> &#8211; Best Speed Options<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Wave Broadband<\/a> &#8211; Best Local Provider<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/xfinity\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3574394&amp;subid=r17818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Xfinity<\/a> &#8211; Best Bundles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"comparison\" title=\"Comparison Chart\"><\/span>\n    \n\n<section id=\"block---\" class=\"theme-block c-table \">\n  \n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\" h-width-100\">\n    \n      <div class=\"table-responsive table-responsive--with-summary h-shadow-2dp h-border-small\">\n        <table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top table--rounded\">\n          \n          \n  <tbody>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/centurylink\/?utm_mcid=3570454&amp;subid=r17815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">CenturyLink<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/frontier-communications\/?utm_mcid=3570451&amp;subid=r17816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Frontier Fiber<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Wave Broadband<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/xfinity\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3574394&amp;subid=r17818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Xfinity<\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Defining trait<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Best Long-Term Deal<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Best Speed Options<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Best Local Provider<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Best Bundles<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Connection type<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Fiber and DSL<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Fiber<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Fiber<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Broadband Cable<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Download speeds (Mbps)<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">Up to ~100 Mbps on DSL (speeds vary by address)<\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">Fiber tiers typically 500 Mbps\u20131 Gbps+ where available<\/font><\/li>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontier.com\/shop\/internet\" target=\"_blank\">Fiber 500<\/a><\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">1 Gbps<\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">2\u20135 Gbps in select areas<\/font><\/li>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">300 Mbps<\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">600 Mbps<\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">Up to ~940\u20131200 Mbps (market dependent)<\/font><\/li>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">~300 Mbps<\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">~500 Mbps<\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">~800 Mbps<\/font><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">~1000 Mbps+ (with multi-gig options in many areas)<\/font><\/li>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Prices starting at<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centurylink.com\/home\/internet\/\" target=\"_blank\">See current price<\/a> (no annual contract; address-specific)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontier.com\/shop\/internet\" target=\"_blank\">See current price<\/a> (no annual contract on fiber)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/internet\/\" target=\"_blank\">See current promos<\/a>*<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/locations\/washington\/seattle\/internet-service#\" target=\"_blank\">See current offers<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Contract length<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">None (month-to-month typical)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">No annual contract on fiber (check label)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">None for many internet-only plans<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Options vary; some promos may require 12\u201324 months<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Data cap<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">None advertised<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">None (fiber)<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <li style=\"text-align: left; margin-left: 1.2rem;\"><font size=\"2\">No data caps on many residential plans (market dependent)<\/font><\/li>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size=\"2\">Varies by region; check plan label<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody><!-- tbody -->\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><font color=\"#999999 \" size=\"2\"><em>Snapshot last reviewed 11\/08\/2025. Pricing and availability vary by address and change frequently \u2014 confirm details on each provider\u2019s FCC Broadband Consumer Label (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">learn more<\/a>).<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"#999999 \" size=\"2\"><em>* Wave Broadband now operates as Astound Broadband (Wave). Promotional pricing and equipment fees vary by market; verify your address-specific label.<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"long-term-deal\" title=\"Best Long-Term Deal\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"centurylink\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CenturyLink &#8211; Best Long-Term Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"centurylink-internet\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Long-Term Deal<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/centurylink\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3570454&#038;subid=c84fc544-431a-40cf-bab3-b61b6668fd86\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='325006' data-tag-product-name='CenturyLink Internet' data-tag-brand='CenturyLink' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"CenturyLink button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CenturyLink-Logo-328x126-1.png\" alt=\"Image for CenturyLink-Logo-328&#215;126\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                CenturyLink\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                CenturyLink Internet\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/centurylink\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3570454&#038;subid=c84fc544-431a-40cf-bab3-b61b6668fd86\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"CenturyLink button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='325006' data-tag-product-name='CenturyLink Internet' data-tag-brand='CenturyLink' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>CenturyLink offers straightforward, no-annual-contract internet to Seattle addresses via its &#8220;Simply Unlimited Internet&#8221; DSL option, while its sister brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumfiber.com\">Quantum Fiber<\/a> provides fiber-to-the-premises in select neighborhoods. CenturyLink\u2019s DSL speeds vary by location (often up to ~100 Mbps), while Quantum Fiber commonly offers 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps and multi-gig tiers \u2014 all with no data caps and equipment typically included. Here\u2019s more of what CenturyLink\/Quantum Fiber offer in Seattle today.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> CenturyLink\u2019s Simply Unlimited Internet is commonly around $55\/month with no annual contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centurylink.com\/home\/internet\/\">check current price<\/a>). Quantum Fiber typically lists 500 Mbps at about $50\/month and 1 Gig around $75\/month in many markets (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumfiber.com\">see plans<\/a>). Always confirm your address-specific FCC Broadband Label (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">details<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed and Data:<\/strong> DSL speeds depend on copper line conditions (often up to ~100 Mbps). Quantum Fiber offers symmetrical 500 Mbps\u20131 Gbps broadly and multi-gig options in select areas \u2014 all with no data caps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plans\/Packages:<\/strong> Internet-only plans are common; phone and other add-ons vary by address. Use the provider\u2019s label at checkout to see fees, equipment, and promo terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract Options:<\/strong> No annual contract is typical for both CenturyLink DSL and Quantum Fiber; service is generally month-to-month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"speed-options\" title=\"Best Speed Options\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"frontier\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frontier Fiber &#8211; Best Speed Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"frontier-fios\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Speed Options<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/frontier-communications\/tv\/?utm_mcid=3570451&#038;subid=4af35a67-1ce5-435b-ac48-c6ec37bfea18\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315276' data-tag-product-name='Frontier FiOS' data-tag-brand='Frontier FiOS' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Frontier FiOS button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Froniter-Logo.png\" alt=\"Image for Frontier Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Frontier FiOS\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Frontier FiOS\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/frontier-communications\/tv\/?utm_mcid=3570451&#038;subid=4af35a67-1ce5-435b-ac48-c6ec37bfea18\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Frontier FiOS button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315276' data-tag-product-name='Frontier FiOS' data-tag-brand='Frontier FiOS' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>Fiber options in and around Seattle are extensive, with most city addresses served primarily by <a href=\"https:\/\/ziplyfiber.com\/10-gig\">Ziply Fiber<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quantumfiber.com\">Quantum Fiber<\/a>, and strong cable coverage from Xfinity. Frontier\u2019s current fiber footprint does not typically include Seattle city addresses; however, if you have Frontier Fiber at your location elsewhere in the region, its lineup is comparable to other fiber-first ISPs.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Frontier Fiber commonly advertises 500 Mbps around $45\u2013$55\/month, 1 Gig around $65\u2013$75\/month, and multi-gig tiers at higher rates \u2014 with equipment included and no annual contracts (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontier.com\/shop\/internet\" target=\"_blank\">see plans<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed and Data:<\/strong> Frontier Fiber\u2019s typical tiers include 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps and 5 Gbps with symmetrical uploads and no data caps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plans\/Packages:<\/strong> Frontier offers internet-only service and bundles in some markets; see options such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontier.com\/shop\/internet\" target=\"_blank\">Double Plan<\/a> availability by address and consult the FCC Broadband Label for exact pricing and fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract Options:<\/strong> Frontier Fiber generally does not require an annual contract on fiber internet plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"local-provider\" title=\"Best Local Provider\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"wave\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wave Broadband &#8211; Best Local Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"wave-broadband\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Local Provider<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/residential.wavebroadband.com\/?rvitemid=331820-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='331820' data-tag-product-name='Wave Broadband' data-tag-brand='Wave Broadband' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Wave Broadband button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/wave-logo.png\" alt=\"Image for wave-logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Wave Broadband\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Wave Broadband\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/residential.wavebroadband.com\/?rvitemid=331820-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Wave Broadband button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='331820' data-tag-product-name='Wave Broadband' data-tag-brand='Wave Broadband' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>Wave Broadband now operates as Astound Broadband (&#8220;Astound powered by Wave&#8221;) in the Seattle area. It offers local customer support and widely available cable internet across many neighborhoods, with promotional pricing that varies by address and no data caps marketed on many residential plans. Always verify your address-specific FCC Broadband Label for current pricing, fees and typical speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Typical Astound cable tiers include 300, 600 and up to ~940\u20131200 Mbps, with introductory promos often around $25\u2013$40\/month for 12 months and market-dependent standard rates thereafter. See local offers here: <a href=\"https:\/\/residential.wavebroadband.com\/city\/seattle\/\" target=\"_blank\">$19.95 per month<\/a> (legacy page; check current promos) and on the main site at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/internet\/\">Astound Broadband<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed and Data:<\/strong> Expect 300\u2013600 Mbps and up to ~940\u20131200 Mbps depending on plan and address; many residential plans are marketed without data caps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plans\/Packages:<\/strong> Besides internet, you can create a <a href=\"https:\/\/residential.wavebroadband.com\/tv\" target=\"_blank\">TV bundle<\/a> and add equipment such as <a href=\"https:\/\/residential.wavebroadband.com\/tv\/\" target=\"_blank\">TiVo Streaming DVR<\/a> to personalize your setup (availability varies).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract Options:<\/strong> Astound\/Wave generally does not lock customers into long-term contracts for internet-only tiers; promo terms may apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best-options\" title=\"Best Options\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"xfinity\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xfinity &#8211; Best Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"xfinity-internet\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Bundles<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/xfinity\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3574394&#038;subid=ab10dd87-8b7d-4ab3-9be4-d91309891cf7\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315555' data-tag-product-name='Xfinity Internet' data-tag-brand='Xfinity' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Xfinity button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Xfinity-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Image for Xfinity Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Xfinity\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Xfinity Internet\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/xfinity\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3574394&#038;subid=ab10dd87-8b7d-4ab3-9be4-d91309891cf7\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Xfinity button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315555' data-tag-product-name='Xfinity Internet' data-tag-brand='Xfinity' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p>Xfinity Comcast delivers cable internet to much of the Greater Seattle area, including downtown Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Renton, Vashon and Kent, with multi-gig downloads widely available and symmetrical multi-gig rolling out in select areas via DOCSIS&nbsp;4.0. Availability and performance vary by address.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> In many markets, Xfinity\u2019s promo pricing commonly starts around $30\u2013$40\/month for ~300 Mbps with AutoPay, with higher tiers priced accordingly; equipment fees may apply. Some plans include a Flex 4K streaming device at no additional cost. Always check the FCC Broadband Label for your address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed and Data:<\/strong> Typical plan names include Connect (~150 Mbps), Connect More (~300 Mbps), Fast (~500 Mbps), Superfast (~800 Mbps) and Gigabit (\u22481000 Mbps), with 1.2\u20132 Gbps options in many areas. Data policies vary by region; consult your plan label for any caps or network management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plans\/Packages:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/learn\/offers\" target=\"_blank\">Xfinity bundles<\/a> internet with phone and TV at various speed tiers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/locations\/washington\/seattle\/internet-service#\" target=\"_blank\">see local availability<\/a>); pricing and channel lineups vary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contract Options:<\/strong> Options vary by market and promotional term; no\u2011term plans are available in many areas, while some promos may require 12\u201324 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Found the Best Internet Providers in Seattle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We analyzed several companies to find the best internet companies in Seattle. Some of the key features we examined are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Seattle and its suburbs are growing every day. We focused on providers with broad address-level availability and validated fiber\/cable footprints using the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC National Broadband Map<\/a> and provider availability tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value:<\/strong> We weighed features such as speeds, data policies, bundles and contract terms \u2014 and we now require checking the new FCC Broadband Consumer Labels for base price, promo period, fees and typical performance before recommending a plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer Satisfaction<\/strong>. Consumer satisfaction ratings from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=149&amp;catid=&amp;Itemid=214&amp;c=Verizon+Fios&amp;i=Internet+Service+Providers\" target=\"_blank\">American Customer Satisfaction Index<\/a> (ACSI) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/ratings\/study\/U.S.-Residential-Internet-Service-Provider-Satisfaction-Study\/4992ENG\/East\/1331\" target=\"_blank\">J.D. Power<\/a> inform our view; latest figures change annually, so we reference the most recent studies available at the time of review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faq\" title=\"Seattle Internet FAQ\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seattle Internet FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Speed Do I Need to Stream Music and Movies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For most households, a 300\u2013500 Mbps plan comfortably supports multiple 4K streams, video calls and smart-home devices. Heavy uploaders, large households, or creators may benefit from 1 Gbps or higher \u2014 especially with fiber\u2019s symmetrical uploads. Always match your choice to your home\u2019s devices and work needs, and review the plan\u2019s FCC Broadband Label for typical speeds and latency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Fast is Internet Service in Seattle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle residents are in luck \u2014 fiber is widely available alongside high-capacity cable and growing 5G Home options. \u22651 Gbps plans are common, and multi-gig tiers are increasingly available via fiber and, in select areas, cable upgrades (DOCSIS 4.0). To verify what your address can get, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">FCC National Broadband Map<\/a> and consult recent metro speed reports (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\">Ookla<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Fiber Internet Faster than Broadband Cable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiber typically delivers the best overall experience thanks to symmetrical uploads (great for video calls, cloud backups and creators) and abundant headroom for multi-gig tiers. Cable networks offer very fast downloads and, where DOCSIS 4.0 is deployed, can provide symmetrical multi-gig service at some addresses \u2014 but uploads on non\u2011DOCSIS 4.0 tiers are usually lower than fiber. Your best option depends on what\u2019s available at your address and the plan details on the provider\u2019s label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Internet Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li><a href=\"\/utilities\/internet\/best\/\">The Best Internet Service Provider<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best Seattle Internet Providers Seattle\u2019s 2010s boom has given way to steadier, post-pandemic growth. The city rose from 608,660 (2010 Census) to 737,015 (2020 Census), a 21.1% decade gain per Census QuickFacts. 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