5 Best Internet Providers in Deer Harbor, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Deer Harbor, 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 Deer Harbor, WA?

AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Deer Harbor based on 25 Washington customer reviews, and AT&T 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Deer Harbor, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Deer Harbor

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Deer Harbor Internet Providers

Based on 25 reviews from Washington internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Deer Harbor residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Washington, with 3.35 out of 5 stars and 93.7% coverage in Deer Harbor.

At a national level, based on 1128 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.66 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Deer Harbor?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Rock Island Communication 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 Deer Harbor

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Rock Island Communication	2,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Orcas Online	75 Mbps
	Centurylink	40 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Deer Harbor

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

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Deer Harbor?

Washington customers rate Centurylink 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.

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.70 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Deer Harbor customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Deer Harbor

Deer Harbor 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 Deer Harbor below, including the metrics used and how Deer Harbor compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Deer Harbor ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Deer Harbor	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Deer Harbor that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.99%	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.	1,851 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 Deer Harbor.	4.1	6.5	6.8

 

Deer Harbor Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Deer Harbor	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.	1.9	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.	37%	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.	94%	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.	67%	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.	72%	81%	76%

Deer Harbor ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Deer Harbor is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Deer Harbor is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Deer Harbor have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Deer Harbor 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.

94% of Deer Harbor households have an internet connection despite having 95.20% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Deer Harbor 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 Deer Harbor?

How Much Speed does a Deer Harbor Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Deer Harbor is 1.9, which is smaller than the Washington average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Deer Harbor's average household income is $98,125 which is higher than the Washington average of $106,027 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.

Deer Harbor also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 37% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Deer Harbor has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Deer Harbor households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Deer Harbor?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Deer Harbor?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Deer Harbor, WA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Deer Harbor?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Deer Harbor?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Deer Harbor?

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 Deer Harbor is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Rock Island Communication. 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 Deer Harbor is Centurylink.
• Centurylink, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Deer Harbor, 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 Deer Harbor compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Deer Harbor 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 Deer Harbor's B- ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.