Internet providers in Renton, Washington 98057
ZIP code 98057 is in Renton, King County, Washington. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Renton 98057: local snapshot
About 91% of the 6,221 households in 98057 have a broadband subscription, 1 points below the Washington average of 93%. That ranks 98057#283 of 549 ZIP codes in Washington for broadband adoption. Very few households (4%) 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 Renton, Washington
Share of residential locations in Renton 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 | 79% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 66% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 65% | Check availability |
| 5 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 61% | |
| 6 | 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 technologies are available in Renton?
Fiber is limited in Renton, reaching about 12% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 58% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 48% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 87% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Renton that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Renton 98057
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Renton, about 99%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, 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.
Broadband adoption in 98057 (91%) is lower than the Renton average of 95%. By median household income, 98057 ranks 5 of 5 ZIP codes in Renton. The median age of residents is 37.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Renton?
Yes, in part. About 12% of residential locations in Renton can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 58% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Renton?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Renton, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Renton?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Renton, 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 Renton 98057?
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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