Internet providers in Bellingham, Washington 98226
ZIP code 98226 is in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Bellingham 98226: local snapshot
About 94% of the 19,558 households in 98226 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Washington average of 93%. That ranks 98226#160 of 549 ZIP codes in Washington for broadband adoption. Very few households (3%) 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 Bellingham, Washington
Share of residential locations in Bellingham 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 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 93% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 74% | Check availability |
| 4 | Declaration Networks Group | Fixed wireless | 74% | |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 69% | |
| 6 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 33% | Check availability |
| 7 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 7% |
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 Bellingham?
Fiber reaches about 28% of locations in Bellingham, 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 37%. DSL is still reported for about 29% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 97% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Bellingham that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Bellingham 98226
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Bellingham, about 99%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, Verizon, Declaration Networks Group, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Declaration Networks Group and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 98226 (94%) is close to the Bellingham average of 93%. The median age of residents is 40.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Bellingham?
Yes, in part. About 28% of residential locations in Bellingham can get fiber, 99% 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 Bellingham?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Bellingham, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Bellingham?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Bellingham, 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 Bellingham 98226?
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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