Internet providers in Tacoma, Washington 98433
ZIP code 98433 is in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Tacoma 98433: local snapshot
About 99% of the 4,351 households in 98433 have a broadband subscription, 6 points above the Washington average of 93%. That ranks 98433#25 of 549 ZIP codes in Washington for broadband adoption. Very few households (1%) 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 Tacoma, Washington
Share of residential locations in Tacoma 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 | 81% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 72% | Check availability |
| 4 | Palisade America's Investment | Cable, DSL | 69% | |
| 5 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 63% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 59% | Check availability |
| 7 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Viasat | 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 Tacoma?
Fiber reaches about 41% of locations in Tacoma, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 81% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 90% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Tacoma that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Tacoma 98433
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Tacoma, about 99%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, Palisade America's Investment, CenturyLink / Quantum 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 98433 (99%) is higher than the Tacoma average of 93%. By median household income, 98433 ranks 17 of 18 ZIP codes in Tacoma. The median age of residents is 23, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Tacoma?
Yes, in part. About 41% of residential locations in Tacoma can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 81% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Tacoma?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Tacoma, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Tacoma?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Tacoma, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) 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 Tacoma 98433?
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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