Internet providers in Bothell, Washington 98021
ZIP code 98021 is in Bothell, Snohomish County, Washington. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Bothell 98021: local snapshot
About 97% of the 12,113 households in 98021 have a broadband subscription, 4 points above the Washington average of 93%. That ranks 98021#43 of 549 ZIP codes in Washington for broadband adoption. Very few households (2%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Bothell, Washington
Share of residential locations in Bothell 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 | 80% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 79% | Check availability |
| 4 | Ziply Fiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 69% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 66% | Check availability |
| 6 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 8% |
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 technologies are available in Bothell?
Fiber is widely available: about 72% of locations in Bothell can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 85% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 95% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Bothell that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Bothell 98021
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Bothell, about 99%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, Ziply Fiber, 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.
Broadband adoption in 98021 (97%) is close to the Bothell average of 96%. By median household income, 98021 ranks 1 of 3 ZIP codes in Bothell. The median age of residents is 37.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Bothell?
Yes, in part. About 72% of residential locations in Bothell can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 85% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Bothell?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Bothell, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Bothell?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Bothell, and 5 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 Bothell 98021?
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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