Internet providers in Olympia, Washington 98501
ZIP code 98501 is in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Olympia 98501: local snapshot
About 96% of the 19,082 households in 98501 have a broadband subscription, 3 points above the Washington average of 93%. That ranks 98501#79 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 Olympia, Washington
Share of residential locations in Olympia 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 | 91% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 77% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 63% | Check availability |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 60% | Check availability |
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 Olympia?
Fiber is limited in Olympia, reaching about 5% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 57% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 34% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 85% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Olympia that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Olympia 98501
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Olympia, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, 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 98501 (96%) is higher than the Olympia average of 94%. By median household income, 98501 ranks 2 of 6 ZIP codes in Olympia. The median age of residents is 39.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Olympia?
Yes, in part. About 5% of residential locations in Olympia can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 57% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Olympia?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Olympia, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Olympia?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Olympia, 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 Olympia 98501?
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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