Best Internet Providers in 98117, WA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 98117, WA
98117 has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 98117.
Ranks compare 98117 with the 78 King County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 98117, WA at a Glance
98117 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Quantum Fiber
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Fiber
CenturyLink
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 98117 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 98117, WA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in 98117 based on 199 Washington customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 98117?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 98117
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Bluespan - fixed wireless coverage map
How 98117 Compares to the Rest of King County
98117's report card score is tied 7th of 78 and its connectivity index is tied 27th of 78.
| Measure | 98117 | Rank among King County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Seattle | King County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.8% | Tied 3rd of 78 | 59.1% | 60.4% | 71.5% | 98011 and 98028 (99.0%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 2,305 Mbps | 35th of 78 | 3,083 Mbps | 2,721 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 98011 (5,947 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 17th of 78 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 98121 (9.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 50th of 78 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 98001 (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 42% | Tied 2nd of 78 | 23% | 28% | 15% | 98121 (44%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 8th of 78 | 98% | 98% | 96% | 98006 and 98010 and 5 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 98% | Tied 7th of 78 | 95% | 95% | 91% | 98195 (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 91% | Tied 5th of 78 | 84% | 85% | 76% | 98029 (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 21st of 78 | 89% | 90% | 81% | 98074 and 98075 (99%) |
| Median household income | $175,739 | 19th of 78 | $127,936 | $138,460 | $93,246 | 98039 ($233,695) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 61st of 78 | 15% | 15% | 16% | 98195 (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.8% of homes in 98117, against 59.1% across Seattle and 60.4% across King County. Households in 98117 are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 42% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $175,739 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 98117
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 98117?
Quantum Fiber in 98117, WA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,275 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 98.6% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,275 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,359 Mbps throughout the zip.
CenturyLink Fiber in 98117, WA
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
970 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 95.9% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 970 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 954 Mbps throughout the zip. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 98117 from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in 98117, WA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(296)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.5% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in 98117, WA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.1% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 98117?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 98117, WA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 98117, WA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 98117, WA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 98117, WA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the zip.
Bluespan Fixed Wireless in 98117, WA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
350 Mbps
Bluespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, Bluespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 350 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 98117?
XFINITY Cable in 98117, WA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2071)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 98117?
CenturyLink DSL in 98117, WA
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(118)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 31.4% of 98117 homes. Across the zip, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the zip. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 98117 from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 98117 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 98117 that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, 98107 (Seattle) has the most homes with fiber (98.4%) and 98105 (Seattle) the fewest (70.4%); 98117 has 98.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98117 (this page) | 35,735 | 98.8% | 2,305 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 84/100 |
| 98115 (Seattle) | 54,201 | 89.2% | 2,143 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 83/100 |
| 98103 (Seattle) | 52,785 | 98.2% | 2,006 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 76/100 |
| 98133 (Seattle) | 50,289 | 91.8% | 3,331 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 72/100 |
| 98105 (Seattle) | 49,188 | 70.4% | 2,079 Mbps | 7 | B | 72/100 |
| 98125 (Seattle) | 43,079 | 95.2% | 2,504 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 98107 (Seattle) | 28,557 | 98.4% | 2,767 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 75/100 |
| 98119 (Seattle) | 25,775 | 84.0% | 2,138 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| 98199 (Seattle) | 22,523 | 80.1% | 2,661 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 80/100 |
| 98177 (Shoreline) | 20,705 | 90.4% | 4,391 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 86/100 |
| 98195 (Seattle) | 3,710 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 98117?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 98117
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Bluespan | 350 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 98117 Internet Providers
Based on 199 reviews from Washington internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for 98117 residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Washington, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in 98117.
At a national level, based on 4923 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 98117 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 98117, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 98117 Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (129) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) |  (21) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink |  (1) | (24) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 98117
Based on data reported by 98117 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 98117. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,275 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 98117 Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (129) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (24) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 98117?
Washington customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 98117 customers with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 98117, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 98117
| ISP / Tech Type | 98117 Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (24) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (129) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Bluespan | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
Customer Reviews
A Seattle, WA Customer
XFINITY Fiber
April 23, 2024 There is only one internet provider available for us in our area, so we had to default to Xfinity, but we have had a good experience so far. I work from home so it was important to me to have stable internet service, and while my video calls occasionally lag, for the most part it has been reliable. My husband also plays games on his computer, and when we previously had AT&T, he constantly had issues with slow internet speeds that we have not had since we moved. The actual price of our Xfinity internet would be much higher, but we qualified for a reduction in cost due to our income level, so I don't really have any complaints.
A Seattle, WA Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
April 16, 2023 ISPReports User
HughesNet Satellite
August 05, 2026 ### One star only because zero isn’t an option HughesNet provided, without question, the worst internet service and customer service we have ever experienced. We remained customers for seven years—not because we were satisfied, but because we live in a rural area and had no other viable option. The service was never consistently reliable. Streaming a complete movie was nearly impossible. Calls repeatedly dropped, including calls made to HughesNet’s own customer service department because the connection was so unstable. When that happened, they wouldn’t call us back, and we often couldn’t reconnect with them to finish resolving the problem. HughesNet repeatedly claimed we had used all our data, even during periods when we had barely streamed anything and hadn’t managed to watch complete movies. We were told that exceeding the data allowance would only result in slower speeds, but what we experienced wasn’t merely a slowdown—the service would become completely disrupted and practically unusable. Technical support was equally frustrating. Technicians would identify problems or recommend solutions, only for HughesNet to refuse to authorize or implement what its own technicians recommended. We spent years calling, troubleshooting, repeating the same information, and being passed around without receiving a lasting solution. We paid every month for a service that frequently failed to provide even basic, dependable internet access. The moment fiber internet finally became available in our area, we left HughesNet. Since switching, the difference has been unbelievable: reliable service, uninterrupted streaming, stable calls, and none of the constant excuses or mysterious data problems we dealt with before. That alone confirmed that our devices and usage were not the real issue. Seven years with HughesNet gave them more than enough opportunity to provide the service and support we were paying for. They consistently failed at both. I would never recommend HughesNet to anyone. If it appears to be your only option, investigate absolutely every possible alternative before signing up. Being without internet may be less aggravating than paying for internet that repeatedly doesn’t work.
A Pullman, WA Customer
Ziply Fiber
June 07, 2026 A Tacoma, WA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 16, 2026 I found T-Mobile home internet this year after many years of dissatisfaction with Comcast/Xfinity. So far, it has been a superior service for less money. We've had a couple of blips here and there, but resolved quickly with resetting the wireless router. The router plus 1 booster handles a whole house with about 10 continuously connected devices.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 98117?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 98117 is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 98117 is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 98117, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.