Internet providers in Burien, WA
Burien is a city in Washington with about 51,331 residents and roughly 22,283 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Burien, WA
Share of residential locations in Burien 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 | 99%+ | |
| 2 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 84% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 73% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 72% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 47% | Check availability |
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 to know about internet in Burien
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Burien, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Burien?
Fiber is widely available: about 53% of locations in Burien can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 88% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 30% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 88% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Burien that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Burien at a glance
About 93% of households in Burien 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 Burien?
Yes, in part. About 53% of residential locations in Burien can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 88% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Burien?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Burien, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Burien?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Burien, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
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 Burien?
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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