Internet providers in Des Moines, WA
Des Moines is a city in Washington with about 32,545 residents and roughly 13,860 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Des Moines, WA
Share of residential locations in Des Moines 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 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 73% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 71% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 59% | Check availability |
| 5 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 50% |
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 Des Moines
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Des Moines, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber), 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 Des Moines?
Fiber reaches about 28% of locations in Des Moines, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 42%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 91% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Des Moines that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Des Moines at a glance
About 94% of households in Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
Yes, in part. About 28% of residential locations in Des Moines can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 42% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Des Moines?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Des Moines, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Des Moines?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Des Moines, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) 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 Des Moines?
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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