7 Best Internet Providers in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Elk Plain, Spanaway, 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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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Elk Plain based on Spanaway customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Elk Plain, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 96.40% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Elk Plain

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elk Plain Internet Providers

Based on 177 reviews from Spanaway internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Elk Plain residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Spanaway, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 99.0% coverage in Elk Plain.

At a national level, based on 4306 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lightcurve is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.84 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elk Plain?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Elk Plain

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Lightcurve	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elk Plain

Based on data reported by Elk Plain ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Elk Plain. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,690 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elk Plain?

Spanaway customers rate Lightcurve 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.

Lightcurve received a local rating of 4.29 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Elk Plain customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Elk Plain

Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain below, including the metrics used and how Elk Plain compares to the rest of Spanaway and nation.

Elk Plain ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Elk Plain	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elk Plain that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	4.91%	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.	1,690 Mbps	1,785 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 Elk Plain.	5.7	5.8	6.8

 

Elk Plain Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Elk Plain	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.	2.9	3.1	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.	9%	8%	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%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	94%	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.	87%	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.	87%	84%	76%

Elk Plain ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Elk Plain is C-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elk Plain is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elk Plain have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Elk Plain 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.

96% of Elk Plain households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% 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 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain?

How Much Speed does a Elk Plain Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elk Plain is 2.9, which is smaller than the Spanaway average of 3.1 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Elk Plain's average household income is $110,588 which is higher than the Spanaway average of $104,263 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.

Elk Plain also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Spanaway average of 18%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Spanaway who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Elk Plain has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elk Plain households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 Elk Plain?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elk Plain?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Elk Plain?

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 Elk Plain is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Elk Plain is Lightcurve.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elk Plain, 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 Elk Plain compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain's C- ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.