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Best Internet Providers in 98290, WA

All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

98290 has 7 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 98290.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber55.6%Snohomish 44.9%24th of 26
Speed for most homes4,035 MbpsSnohomish 3,571 Mbps22nd of 26
Providers75.5 at a typical address18th of 26
Homes with internet94%Snohomish 94%Tied 16th of 26
ISP Report CardB-score 54 of 10022nd of 26
Connectivity index80/100Snohomish 82/100Tied 14th of 26

Ranks compare 98290 with the 26 Snohomish County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.

The Best Internet in 98290, WA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our 98290 ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestZiplyUp to 6,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by 98290 customers, available to 96.36% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

98290 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

76.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2356)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in 98290.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most 98290 residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

1.4%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(294)

Cable

76.7%

1,955 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2060)

Ziply

Ziply logo

Availability:

65.4%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(71)

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1-833-875-1348 Price: $35.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in 98290.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most 98290 residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

54.2%

5,995 Mbps

6,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.1 of 5 stars

(59)

DSL

20.7%

75 Mbps

115 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(11)

Astound Broadband

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

49.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(119)

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1-888-760-7911 Price: $30.00 - $60.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in 98290.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most 98290 residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

1.2%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.3 of 5 stars

(20)

Cable

48.3%

1,500 Mbps

1,500 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(95)

DSL

3.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

DSL: 2.7 of 5 stars

(3)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

78.3%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in 98290.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most 98290 residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

78.3%

41 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

96.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(336)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $45.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in 98290.

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

96.4%

58 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(336)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

83.9%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(802)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in 98290.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most 98290 residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

83.9%

193 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(356)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

78.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1032)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $40.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in 98290.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most 98290 residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

78.3%

41 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(201)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for 98290 residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(60)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $39.99 - $69.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 98290 ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in 98290, WA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in 98290 based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 98290, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.36% of the zip.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in 98290?

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.

98290, WA map of internet availability

How 98290 Compares to the Rest of Snohomish County

98290's report card score is 22nd of 26 and its connectivity index is tied 14th of 26.

B-score 54 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.22nd of 26
80/100Snohomish 82/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.Tied 14th of 26
Measure 98290 Rank among Snohomish County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people Snohomish Snohomish County US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 55.6% 24th of 26 44.9% 86.2% 71.5% 98087 (99.8%)
Download speed for most homes 4,035 Mbps 22nd of 26 3,571 Mbps 5,323 Mbps 3,486 Mbps 98026 (5,975 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5.5 18th of 26 5.4 5.6 7.1 98037 (6)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.8 Tied 6th of 26 2.8 2.7 2.7 98205 (3.0)
Workers who work from home 17% Tied 13th of 26 19% 20% 15% 98021 (35%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 98% Tied 8th of 26 98% 98% 96% 98296 (100%)
Homes with internet 94% Tied 16th of 26 94% 95% 91% 98205 (99%)
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 80% 18th of 26 81% 84% 76% 98021 (93%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 91% Tied 9th of 26 91% 89% 81% 98021 and 98205 (95%)
Median household income $141,658 7th of 26 $150,075 $123,256 $93,246 98021 ($182,960)
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 12% Tied 16th of 26 12% 14% 16% 98087 and 98275 (16%)

Fiber reaches 55.6% of homes in 98290, against 44.9% across Snohomish and 86.2% across Snohomish County. Households in 98290 are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $141,658 (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 98290

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 98290?

Ziply Fiber in 98290, WA

Ziply logo

Availability:

54.2%

Customer Rating:

4.1 of 5 stars

(59)

Avg. Download Speed

5,995 Mbps

Ziply offers Fiber service to 54.2% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 5,995 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 6,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Ziply Fiber. Ziply Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 98290 from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.

XFINITY Fiber in 98290, WA

XFINITY logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(294)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.4% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for XFINITY Fiber. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 98290 from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Astound Broadband Fiber in 98290, WA

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

1.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(20)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.2% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Astound Broadband Fiber. Astound Broadband Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 98290 from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 98290?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 98290, WA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

96.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(336)

Avg. Download Speed

58 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the zip. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in 98290 from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in 98290, WA

Verizon logo

Availability:

83.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(356)

Avg. Download Speed

193 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 193 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in 98290 from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 98290, WA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

78.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

41 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in 98290 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in 98290, WA

AT&T logo

Availability:

78.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(201)

Avg. Download Speed

41 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in 98290 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 98290?

XFINITY Cable in 98290, WA

XFINITY logo

Availability:

76.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2060)

Avg. Download Speed

1,955 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 76.7% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,955 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 238 Mbps throughout the zip. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 98290 from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Astound Broadband Cable in 98290, WA

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

48.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(95)

Avg. Download Speed

1,500 Mbps

Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 48.3% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps, with speeds from 1,500 Mpbs up to 1,500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the zip. Astound Broadband Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 98290 from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 98290?

Ziply DSL in 98290, WA

Ziply logo

Availability:

20.7%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(11)

Avg. Download Speed

75 Mbps

Ziply offers DSL service to 20.7% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the zip. Ziply DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 98290 from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.

Astound Broadband DSL in 98290, WA

Astound Broadband logo

Availability:

3.8%

Customer Rating:

2.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 3.8% of 98290 homes. Across the zip, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the zip. Astound Broadband DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 98290 from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

How 98290 Compares to Its Neighbors

The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 98290 that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, 98203 (Everett) has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and 98272 (Monroe) the fewest (49.1%); 98290 has 55.6%.

Place People Homes with fiber Speed for most homes Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
98290 (this page)37,658 55.6%4,035 Mbps5.5B-80/100
98012 (Mill Creek East)74,552 98.8%5,920 Mbps5.9B+93/100
98208 (Everett)58,803 98.9%5,945 Mbps5.6B+86/100
98270 (Marysville)52,036 98.6%5,934 Mbps5.8B+84/100
98258 (Lake Stevens)49,955 74.7%4,980 Mbps5.8B88/100
98203 (Everett)37,431 99.3%5,905 Mbps5.8B+75/100
98272 (Monroe)31,143 49.1%3,679 Mbps5C+86/100
98201 (Everett)30,465 97.5%5,878 Mbps4.9B58/100
98296 (Snohomish)27,944 53.8%3,980 Mbps5.2C+91/100
98205 (Everett)1,884 77.9%5,083 Mbps5.7B92/100
98207 (Everett)678 0.0%2,000 Mbps1D57/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 98290?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ziply 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 98290

Max Advertised Speed in 98290, WA
Ziply6,000
XFINITY from Comcast2,000
Astound Broadband2,000
Verizon300
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
AT&T100
EarthLink100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for 98290 Internet Providers

Based on 204 reviews from Washington internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 98290 residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Washington, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 78.3% coverage in 98290.

At a national level, based on 4731 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 98290 Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 98290, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech Type98290 OverallWashington OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (14)4 of 5 stars (336)View Plans
ZiplyNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (32)4 of 5 stars (71)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (802)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1032)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (129)3.5 of 5 stars (2356)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (24)View Plans
Astound BroadbandNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (21)3.5 of 5 stars (119)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 98290

Based on data reported by 98290 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in 98290. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,987 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech Type98290 SpeedWashington SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
ZiplyNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (32)4 of 5 stars (71)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (802)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (14)4 of 5 stars (336)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (129)4 of 5 stars (2356)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1032)View Plans
Astound BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (21)3.5 of 5 stars (119)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (24)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 98290?

Washington customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.86 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 98290 customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in 98290, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 98290

ISP / Tech Type98290 AffordabilityWashington AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (14)4 of 5 stars (336)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)3.5 of 5 stars (802)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1032)View Plans
ZiplyNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (32)3.5 of 5 stars (71)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (24)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (129)3 of 5 stars (2356)View Plans
Astound BroadbandNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (21)3 of 5 stars (119)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

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HughesNet Satellite

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

A Tacoma, WA Customer

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Walla Walla, WA Customer

Spectrum Cable

4 of 5 stars May 11, 2026

My internet provider has done exactly what I expected. The outages have been minimal and short in nature. I've never had a major complaint. When a competitor came in with a way lower offer in our neighborhood, I was going to switch and Spectrum essentially sliced my bill in half just like that. I didn't even raise a stink, they just offered it right away. Great customer service and I'm totally fine with the speed they provide, since we're not very "active" internet users.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

JE

Spectrum Cable

3 of 5 stars May 11, 2026

They are not too bad, but not perfect. Usually we get decent speeds (around 900 mbs) I do believe that is what we pay for, although sometimes it will slow down for a day or 2, usually around 50 mbs, and will go up or down depending on the weather. When we had an issue with our internet (few years ago) we got a hold of them, let them know the speed was really slow, and they sent us a new modem. I connect to it with my pc and phone, and the speed is faster than the original modem we had. I guess it was old. Now we use 2 wireless routers, one older that my old pc and tablet need to use, and one newer that the remaining devices use, a desktop pc and at least 5 cell phones and another 2 tablets. We don't usually have issues anymore, and mostly satisfied with our service.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Ziply Fiber

4 of 5 stars May 06, 2026

Overall we have been happy with Ziply Fiber provider. The price has continually increased, however. Now we are experiencing trouble with internet speeds reaching all parts of our house, but I am not sure how much of this is a problem with Ziply, as opposed to needing a signal enhancer or moving of connections to another part of the house. When we contact the provider, they have been very helpful trying to help us troubleshoot.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in 98290?

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 98290 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in 98290 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 98290, available to 96.4% 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.