8 Best Internet Providers in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

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

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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 Columbia City ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbia City, Seattle, WA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Columbia City based on Seattle customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Columbia City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 52.09% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Columbia City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Columbia City Internet Providers

Based on 191 reviews from Seattle internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Columbia City residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in Seattle, with 3.25 out of 5 stars and 32.6% coverage in Columbia City.

At a national level, based on 4450 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia City?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. 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 Columbia City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbia City

Based on data reported by Columbia City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Columbia City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,167 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Columbia City?

Seattle customers rate Centurylink as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Centurylink received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Columbia City customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Columbia City

Columbia City 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 neighborhood 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 Columbia City below, including the metrics used and how Columbia City compares to the rest of Seattle and nation.

Columbia City ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Columbia City	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Columbia City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	90.15%	58.50%	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.	2,151 Mbps	3,023 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 Columbia City.	7.2	6.2	6.8

 

Columbia City Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Columbia City	Washington	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	34%	21%	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.	97%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	95%	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.	85%	84%	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.	85%	85%	76%

Columbia City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Columbia City is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Columbia City is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Columbia City have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Columbia City ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

94% of Columbia City households have an internet connection despite having 99.22% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Columbia City 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Columbia City?

How Much Speed does a Columbia City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Columbia City is 2.4, which is smaller than the Seattle average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Columbia City's average household income is $112,814 which is higher than the Seattle average of $124,111 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Columbia City also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Seattle average of 15%. Additionally, 34% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 21% of residents in Seattle who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Columbia City has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Columbia City households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbia City?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia City?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbia City?

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 Columbia City is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. 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 Columbia City is Centurylink.
• AT&T, EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Columbia City, 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 Columbia City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Columbia City 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 Columbia City's B+ ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.