Internet Providers in Olympia, Washington

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Home Internet Summary in Olympia, WA

Xfinity dominates Olympia, Washington, with 95.70% coverage via cable connection. Their maximum download speed hits an impressive 2 Gbps, starting at $30 per month. This combination of speed and affordability makes it a solid choice for residents seeking robust internet service.

CenturyLink provides DSL connections to 55.80% of Olympia. Offering download speeds up to 80 Mbps, it's suitable for streaming and gaming. However, with a starting price of $55 per month, it costs more than Xfinity.

Viasat Internet covers all of Olympia with satellite connections. It offers speeds up to 150 Mbps but comes with a steeper starting price of $99.99 per month. This makes Viasat crucial for remote areas lacking reliable wired connections.

Olympia's internet coverage heavily relies on satellite and fixed wireless options, filling the gaps left by DSL, cable, and fiber. This ensures residents in all parts of the city stay connected.

Best Internet Providers in Olympia, WA

The best internet providers in Olympia are Xfinity and CenturyLink. Xfinity offers cable internet coverage across 95.7 percent of Olympia, with download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Internet-only prices start at $30 per month, making it one of the most affordable in the market.

CenturyLink is an internet provider that offers fiber optic technology, with plans that have symmetrical speeds up to 940 Mbps. CenturyLink’s internet-only plans are as low as $50 per month.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Hughesnet - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Xfinity - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	CenturyLink AT&T Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Xfinity	95.66%

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Provider Connection Types in Olympia, WA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Olympia, WA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	52.5%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	95.77%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	2.87%