Internet providers in University Place, WA
University Place is a city in Washington with about 34,850 residents and roughly 17,593 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in University Place, WA
Share of residential locations in University Place 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 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 88% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 63% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 55% | Check availability |
| 5 | Palisade America's Investment | Cable, DSL | 54% | |
| 6 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 53% |
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 University Place
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in University Place, about 100%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, AT&T, Palisade America's Investment, 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 University Place?
Fiber is limited in University Place, reaching about 14% of locations. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 37%. DSL is still reported for about 36% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 89% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in University Place that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
University Place at a glance
About 97% of households in University Place have a broadband subscription, 4 points above 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 University Place?
Yes, in part. About 14% of residential locations in University Place can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 37% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in University Place?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in University Place, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve University Place?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in University Place, and 6 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 University Place?
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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