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Internet Providers in Yakima, Washington

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Home Internet in Yakima, WA
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • CenturyLink
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • PocketiNet
    • Startouch
    • Washington Broadband
    • UScellular
    • Gigabeam Internet
    • Ziply Fiber
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 81.5%
    Yakima speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 86.2%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.7%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.1%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.5%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.7%
  • 9. PocketiNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80%
  • 10. Startouch
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.9%
  • 11. Washington Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 47.6%
  • 12. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.2%
  • 13. Gigabeam Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.6%
  • Ziply Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    6 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 24.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Yakima, WA

Spectrum dominates as the leading internet provider in Yakima, Washington. With its cable connection type, Spectrum delivers a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. It serves 81.50% of the city, ensuring most residents can access fast and reliable internet. At a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum offers an affordable option with high speeds and broad coverage.

Verizon also offers a compelling service in Yakima with its 5G internet technology. Verizon provides a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps, suitable for browsing, streaming, and online meetings. It covers 39.60% of the city, making it a significant presence despite being more limited than Spectrum. Verizon’s plan starts at $50 per month, balancing speed and cost effectively for those within its reach.

Yakima residents benefit from diverse internet availability. Fiber covers 84%, while satellite and fixed wireless services both reach 100% of the area. DSL is available to 20%. These options ensure that residents can choose the best service for their specific location and needs.

Best Internet Providers in Yakima, WA

The best internet providers in Yakima are Spectrum and CenturyLink. Spectrum is one of the best internet providers in Yakima because it offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) through its extensive and reliable cable network. Spectrum also offers a full selection of home service options that you can package together for one convenient bill.

CenturyLink is Spectrum’s main internet competitor in Yakima. CenturyLink edges ahead of its competition thanks to fiber optic technology and symmetrical speeds that go up to 940 Mbps. CenturyLink is also the most available internet provider in Yakima, covering 86.2 percent of the city.

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
  • PocketiNet
  • Startouch
  • UScellular
91.22%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Gigabeam Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Washington Broadband
  • Ziply Fiber
81.47%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Yakima, 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 Yakima, WA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Yakima, WA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
19.689999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
83.95%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
3.4799999999999995%

Internet Providers in Yakima, WA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
CenturyLink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
PocketiNet Communications $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Washington Broadband $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Ziply Fiber $10/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 6 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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