Best Internet Providers in Des Moines, WA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Des Moines, WA
Des Moines has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Des Moines.
Ranks compare Des Moines with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Des Moines, WA at a Glance
Des Moines Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Des Moines ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Des Moines, WA?
CenturyLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Des Moines based on 179 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 Des Moines?
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 Des Moines
How Des Moines Compares to Places Its Size
Des Moines's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Des Moines | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | King County | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 50.5% | bottom 21% | 60.4% | 53.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,760 Mbps | bottom 45% | 2,721 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | bottom 28% | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 20% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | bottom 50% | 28% | 19% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 48% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | bottom 22% | 85% | 80% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | bottom 34% | 90% | 86% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $89,301 | bottom 46% | $138,460 | $109,860 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 15% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 50.5% of homes in Des Moines, against 60.4% across King County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in Des Moines are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,301 (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 Des Moines
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
Quantum Fiber in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
48.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
3,447 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 48.1% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,447 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Quantum Fiber.
CenturyLink Fiber in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
900 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 23.0% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 900 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 869 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Des Moines from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
220 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
XFINITY Cable in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,674 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,674 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 162 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
CenturyLink DSL in Des Moines, WA
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 67.4% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 79 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Des Moines from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Des Moines by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Des Moines has 2 neighborhoods and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Des Moines
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill | 5,501 | 98.8% | 3,826 Mbps | 7 | A- | 87/100 |
| Zenith | 5,409 | 13.9% | 2,063 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 74/100 |
ZIP codes in Des Moines
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98198 | 38,682 | 44.0% | 2,457 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 70/100 |
How Des Moines Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Des Moines that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Normandy Park has the most homes with fiber (83.3%) and Vashon the fewest (0.0%); Des Moines has 50.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines (this page) | 33,134 | 50.5% | 2,760 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 72/100 |
| Kent | 102,019 | 23.8% | 2,229 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Federal Way | 99,993 | 11.4% | 1,959 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 77/100 |
| East Hill-Meridian | 37,694 | 22.0% | 1,747 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 88/100 |
| Burien | 35,822 | 71.9% | 1,963 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 75/100 |
| SeaTac | 33,593 | 65.3% | 1,996 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 74/100 |
| Tukwila | 21,808 | 50.4% | 1,860 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 19,744 | 63.7% | 2,879 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 81/100 |
| Lakeland North | 18,632 | 21.6% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 90/100 |
| Vashon | 11,055 | 0.0% | 1,993 Mbps | 5 | C- | 79/100 |
| Normandy Park | 6,818 | 83.3% | 1,997 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Des Moines?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CenturyLink. 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 Des Moines
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Des Moines Internet Providers
Based on 179 reviews from Washington internet customers, CenturyLink is the best internet service provider for Des Moines residents. CenturyLink was rated at an average of 3.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Quantum Fiber wins for second-place in Washington, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 48.1% coverage in Des Moines.
At a national level, based on 4838 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Des Moines Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Des Moines, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Des Moines Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink |  (1) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Des Moines
Based on data reported by Des Moines ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Des Moines. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,447 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Des Moines Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Des Moines?
Of the providers in Des Moines, customers rate Quantum Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Des Moines where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Washington or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Quantum Fiber is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Des Moines, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Des Moines
| ISP / Tech Type | Des Moines Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
Customer Reviews
Patricia V
Quantum Fiber
February 22, 2026 I am overall satisfied with the service provided by Quantum and am very happy with the price, it's a third of the price we were paying our previous provider. However, there have been several times when our internet service has gone down and I find it hard to get information on why or what is happening. There is an outage map on their website but it doesn't give detailed information like how long the service interruption is expected to last. There has been just one time that service was down for several days, and they did offer a credit for the following month's service charge which I very much appreciated. Despite the outages we've experienced I definitely prefer the fiber optic service because it's much faster than cable and we get better wifi service throughout our entire two story house.
A Des Moines, WA Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
January 31, 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 Mukilteo, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 15, 2026 My internet provider and has consistently provided me with fast speeds. I never have a problem with down loads or streaming. In addition there is never any down time. Even during occasional outages there is always communications from the company. In a short period of time the system is always back up and running.
A Pullman, WA Customer
Ziply Fiber
June 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines is CenturyLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Des Moines is Quantum Fiber.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Des Moines, 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.