9 Best Internet Providers in Ellensburg, WA
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| Ellensburg ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 907 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 | |
| Real Ellensburg Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Ellensburg has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Ellensburg.
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Ellensburg has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Ellensburg.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ellensburg, WA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Ellensburg ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ellensburg, WA?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Ellensburg based on Washington 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 Ellensburg, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 42.02% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ellensburg, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ellensburg
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ellensburg Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ellensburg Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Central Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabeam Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 35 reviews from Washington internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Ellensburg 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 Washington, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 83.1% coverage in Ellensburg.
At a national level, based on 3732 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ellensburg?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ellensburg?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Ellensburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Lightcurve | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Gigabeam Internet | 300 Mbps | ||
| Central Connect | 200 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ellensburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Ellensburg Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Central Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabeam Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ellensburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ellensburg. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 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 Ellensburg?
Washington customers rate Lightcurve 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.
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 Ellensburg customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ellensburg, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ellensburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Ellensburg Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Lightcurve | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (9) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Central Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabeam Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg below, including the metrics used and how Ellensburg compares to the rest of Washington and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ellensburg that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 32.15% | 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. | 907 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 Ellensburg. | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.2 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 96% | 97% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 76% | 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. | 80% | 81% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ellensburg ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ellensburg is C, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ellensburg is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ellensburg have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ellensburg 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.
91% of Ellensburg households have an internet connection despite having 95.01% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ellensburg Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ellensburg is 2.2, which is smaller than the Washington average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ellensburg's average household income is $72,962 which is lower than the Washington average of $106,027 and about average for 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.
Ellensburg also has 23% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Ellensburg has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ellensburg households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?
Lightcurve Fiber in Ellensburg, WA
Lightcurve offers Fiber service to 31.5% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Lightcurve Fiber has speeds up to 989 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Lightcurve Fiber. Lightcurve Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Lightcurve in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Ellensburg, WA
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?
Spectrum Cable in Ellensburg, WA
Spectrum offers Cable service to 82.4% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?
Lightcurve DSL in Ellensburg, WA
Lightcurve offers DSL service to 86.1% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Lightcurve DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?
Gigabeam Internet Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA
Gigabeam Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Gigabeam Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.5% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.0% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.0% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Central Connect Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA
Central Connect offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Central Connect Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Central Connect Fixed Wireless.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Ellensburg?
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 Ellensburg is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Ellensburg is Lightcurve.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Gigabeam Internet has the broadest coverage in Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg's C ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
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