Internet providers in Fife, WA
Fife is a city in Washington with about 10,902 residents and roughly 5,554 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Fife, WA
Share of residential locations in Fife 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 | 79% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 71% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 55% | Check availability |
| 5 | Palisade America's Investment | Cable, DSL | 39% | |
| 6 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 36% |
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 Fife
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Fife, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), 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 Fife?
Fiber is limited in Fife, reaching about 4% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99% 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 Fife that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Fife at a glance
About 93% of households in Fife 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 Fife?
Yes, in part. About 4% of residential locations in Fife can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 99% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Fife?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Fife, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Fife?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Fife, 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 Fife?
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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