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Internet Providers in Shaw Island, Washington

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Home Internet in Shaw Island, WA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • Startouch
    • Rock Island Communications
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 97%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 83.9%
  • 4. Startouch
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.6%
  • 5. Rock Island Communications
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Shaw Island, WA

CenturyLink tops internet service providers on Shaw Island with a 46.80% coverage area and a DSL connection type. It offers up to 40 Mbps download speed, starting at $55 per month. Nearly half of the island's residents find this an affordable and reliable option, especially for moderate internet usage, such as browsing and standard-definition streaming.

Viasat Internet ranks second, delivering satellite service with 97% coverage across Shaw Island. It offers speeds up to 150 Mbps with plans starting at $119.99 per month. Viasat's extensive reach makes it essential for areas lacking DSL coverage. Although it comes at a higher cost, its reliability and wide availability ensure connectivity even in remote parts of the island where other technologies lag.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Startouch
96.6%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Rock Island Communications
6.38%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Shaw Island, Washington

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Shaw Island, WA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shaw Island, WA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
41.91%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
17.01%

Internet Providers in Shaw Island, WA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Rock Island Communications $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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