Internet providers in Centralia, WA
Centralia is a city in Washington with about 18,457 residents and roughly 8,894 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Centralia, WA
Share of residential locations in Centralia 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 | Hawk Networks | Fixed wireless | 98% | |
| 3 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 86% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 62% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 35% | Check availability |
| 6 | Palisade America's Investment | Cable, DSL | 7% | |
| 7 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 7% | Check availability |
| 8 | Ziply Fiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 5% | |
| 9 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 2% |
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 Centralia
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Centralia, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Hawk Networks, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Hawk Networks and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Centralia?
Fiber is limited in Centralia, reaching about 8% of locations. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 45%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Centralia that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Centralia at a glance
About 85% of households in Centralia have a broadband subscription, 8 points below 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 Centralia?
Yes, in part. About 8% of residential locations in Centralia can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 45% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Centralia?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Centralia, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Centralia?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Centralia, 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 Centralia?
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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