Internet providers in Yakima, Washington 98901
ZIP code 98901 is in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Yakima 98901: local snapshot
About 90% of the 11,355 households in 98901 have a broadband subscription, 3 points below the Washington average of 93%. That ranks 98901#330 of 549 ZIP codes in Washington for broadband adoption.
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 Yakima, Washington
Share of residential locations in Yakima 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 | Gigabeam Internet | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Advanced Internet | Fixed wireless | 99% | |
| 3 | PocketiNet Communications | Fixed wireless | 93% | |
| 4 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 93% | |
| 5 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 88% | |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 73% | |
| 7 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 58% | Check availability |
| 8 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 50% | Check availability |
| 9 | Washington Broadband | Fixed wireless | 37% | |
| 10 | Ziply Fiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 30% |
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 Yakima?
Fiber reaches about 33% of locations in Yakima, 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 36%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Yakima that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Yakima 98901
Gigabeam Internet reports service to the most residential locations in Yakima, about 100%. 7 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Gigabeam Internet, Advanced Internet, PocketiNet Communications, Spectrum, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Gigabeam Internet, Advanced Internet, PocketiNet Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Washington Broadband offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 98901 (90%) is close to the Yakima average of 89%. By median household income, 98901 ranks 4 of 4 ZIP codes in Yakima. The median age of residents is 31, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Yakima?
Yes, in part. About 33% of residential locations in Yakima can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 36% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Yakima?
Gigabeam Internet reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Yakima, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Yakima?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Yakima, and 7 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 Yakima 98901?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.