Internet providers in Seattle, Washington

Seattle is in King County, Washington, and has 34 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.

Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Seattle, about 96%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, Verizon, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Google Fiber (6%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.

Our picks for internet in Seattle

Widest coverage: Xfinity (about 96% of locations)
Fiber-focused option: Google Fiber (about 6% of locations)
No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 84% of locations)

Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.

ZIP codes in Seattle

Compare internet providers in Seattle, Washington

Share of residential locations in Seattle where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.

#	Provider	Technology (varies by address)	Locations covered
1	Xfinity	Cable	96%
2	T-Mobile Home Internet	Fixed wireless	84%
3	CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber	Fiber, DSL	78%
4	Verizon	Fiber, Fixed wireless	77%	Check availability
5	AT&T	Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless	66%	Check availability
6	Astound Broadband	Fiber, Cable	43%
7	Google Fiber	Fiber	6%

Satellite internet

1	HughesNet	Satellite	99%+
2	Viasat	Satellite	99%+
3	Starlink	Satellite	99%+

Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.

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What technologies are available in Seattle?

77%

of locations can get fiber

98%

can get cable

14%

can get DSL

94%

can get fixed wireless

99%+

can get 100+ Mbps

96%

can get gigabit

Fiber is widely available: about 77% of locations in Seattle can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 94% of locations.

FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Seattle that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.

Best-connected ZIP codes in Seattle

98164 — 100% of households have broadband
98136 — 98% of households have broadband
98112 — 98% of households have broadband
98109 — 97% of households have broadband
98117 — 97% of households have broadband

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Frequently asked questions

Is fiber internet available in Seattle?

Yes, in part. About 77% of residential locations in Seattle can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.

Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Seattle?

Xfinity reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Seattle, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.

How many internet providers serve Seattle?

7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Seattle, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.

Is there fiber internet in Seattle?

Fiber providers reporting service in Seattle include Google Fiber (6% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.

What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?

Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.

What internet speed do I need in Seattle?

Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.