Best Internet Providers in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Elk Plain has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Elk Plain.
The Best Internet in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA at a Glance
Elk Plain Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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CenturyLink
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DSL
Lightcurve
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Elk Plain ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Elk Plain based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.97% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Elk Plain?
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 Elk Plain, Spanaway
How Elk Plain Compares to the Rest of Spanaway
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Elk Plain, against 7.3% across Spanaway and 31.7% across Pierce County. Households in Elk Plain are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $116,339 (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 Elk Plain
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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elk Plain?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Elk Plain homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Elk Plain homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Elk Plain homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
182 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of Elk Plain homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 182 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elk Plain?
XFINITY Cable in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,746 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Elk Plain homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,746 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 182 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Lightcurve Cable in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lightcurve offers Cable service to 25.7% of Elk Plain homes. Across the neighborhood, Lightcurve Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elk Plain?
CenturyLink DSL in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 92.8% of Elk Plain homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
How Elk Plain Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Elk Plain that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, North End (Tacoma) has the most homes with fiber (84.1%) and Summit (Puyallup) the fewest (16.6%); Elk Plain has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Plain (this page) | 10,410 | 0.0% | 1,746 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 86/100 |
| South End (Tacoma) | 44,479 | 61.8% | 1,869 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 73/100 |
| South Tacoma (Tacoma) | 32,444 | 53.4% | 1,820 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 66/100 |
| Eastside Enact (Tacoma) | 32,315 | 71.6% | 1,961 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 78/100 |
| North End (Tacoma) | 26,903 | 84.1% | 2,151 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Central (Tacoma) | 22,270 | 83.2% | 2,207 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 68/100 |
| New Tacoma (Tacoma) | 16,592 | 33.2% | 2,195 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 53/100 |
| Summit (Puyallup) | 6,931 | 16.6% | 1,872 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Frederickson (Tacoma) | 6,226 | 25.9% | 1,841 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Waller (Tacoma) | 5,985 | 17.8% | 1,766 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 67/100 |
| Woodbrook (Lakewood) | 3,729 | 41.5% | 1,683 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elk Plain?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Lightcurve | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 140 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Elk Plain Internet Providers
Based on 184 reviews from Washington internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Elk Plain residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Washington, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 95.1% coverage in Elk Plain.
At a national level, based on 4794 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 Elk Plain Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elk Plain, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk Plain Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
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 1,746 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk Plain Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elk Plain?
Of the providers in Elk Plain, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elk Plain 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.86 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Lightcurve is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Elk Plain, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elk Plain
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk Plain Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | 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
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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 A Tacoma, WA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 16, 2026 I found T-Mobile home internet this year after many years of dissatisfaction with Comcast/Xfinity. So far, it has been a superior service for less money. We've had a couple of blips here and there, but resolved quickly with resetting the wireless router. The router plus 1 booster handles a whole house with about 10 continuously connected devices.
A Walla Walla, WA Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 11, 2026 My internet provider has done exactly what I expected. The outages have been minimal and short in nature. I've never had a major complaint. When a competitor came in with a way lower offer in our neighborhood, I was going to switch and Spectrum essentially sliced my bill in half just like that. I didn't even raise a stink, they just offered it right away. Great customer service and I'm totally fine with the speed they provide, since we're not very "active" internet users.
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Elk Plain is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elk Plain, available to 99.9% 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.