Internet providers in Anacortes, WA
Anacortes is a city in Washington with about 17,837 residents and roughly 10,039 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Anacortes, WA
Share of residential locations in Anacortes 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 | 98% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 87% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 50% | Check availability |
| 4 | Ziply Fiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 41% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 39% | Check availability |
| 6 | City of Anacortes | Fiber | 32% | |
| 7 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 3% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Anacortes
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Anacortes, about 98%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include City of Anacortes (32%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Anacortes?
Fiber is widely available: about 60% of locations in Anacortes can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 92% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 69% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Anacortes that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Anacortes at a glance
About 92% of households in Anacortes have a broadband subscription, in line with the Washington average of 93%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Anacortes?
Yes, in part. About 60% of residential locations in Anacortes can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 92% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Anacortes?
Xfinity reports service to about 98% of residential locations in Anacortes, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Anacortes?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Anacortes, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Anacortes?
Fiber providers reporting service in Anacortes include City of Anacortes (32% 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 Anacortes?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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