7 Best Internet Providers in Alger, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Alger, WA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alger, WA?

Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Alger based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Alger, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Astound Broadband is an option for 90.58% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Alger, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Alger

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alger Internet Providers

Based on 69 reviews from Washington internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Alger residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 2.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Washington, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Alger.

At a national level, based on 2142 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PogoZone is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alger?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Alger, the fastest internet in the city comes from Astound Broadband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Alger

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Astound Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	PogoZone	40 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Ziply	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alger

Based on data reported by Alger ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Astound Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Alger. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,536 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alger?

Washington customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in 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 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Astound Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Alger customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Alger, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Alger

Alger Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Alger below, including the metrics used and how Alger compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Alger ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Alger	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Alger that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	6.49%	51.43%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,401 Mbps	2,720 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Alger.	5.0	6.5	6.8

 

Alger Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Alger	Washington	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.2	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	13%	17%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	100%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	100%	93%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	69%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	69%	81%	76%

Alger ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Alger is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Alger is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Alger have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Alger ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

100% of Alger households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Alger residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Alger?

How Much Speed does a Alger Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Alger is 3.2, which is larger than the Washington average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Alger's average household income is $106,869 which is higher than the Washington average of $106,027 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Alger also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 17% of residents in Washington who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Alger has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Alger households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 101% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alger?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alger?

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 Alger is Astound Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Astound Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Alger is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Alger, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Alger compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Alger stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Alger's C ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.