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Best Internet Providers in Ellensburg, WA

All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Ellensburg has 8 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.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber33.4%Kittitas County 38.6%bottom 13%
Average top speed909 MbpsKittitas County 837 Mbpsbottom 1%
Providers85.9 at a typical addressbottom 20%
Homes with internet91%Kittitas County 92%bottom 35%
ISP Report CardC-score 37 of 100bottom 3%
Connectivity index61/100Kittitas County 63/100bottom 31%

Ranks compare Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg, WA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Ellensburg ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestSpectrumUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 85.73% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Ellensburg Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Lightcurve

Lightcurve logo

Availability:

92.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(8)

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Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

31.5%

989 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

DSL

86.1%

30 Mbps

50 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

82.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1949)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

5.1%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Cable

82.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

45.2%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

45.2%

45 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Gigabeam Internet

Gigabeam Internet logo

Availability:

94.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

94.5%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

85.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

85.7%

45 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

73.7%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

73.7%

261 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

45.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

45.2%

45 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Central Connect

Central Connect logo

Availability:

7.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ellensburg.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ellensburg residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

7.4%

100 Mbps

200 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Ellensburg residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Ellensburg ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ellensburg, WA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.73% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ellensburg?

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.

Ellensburg, WA map of internet availability

How Ellensburg Compares to Places Its Size

Ellensburg's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.

C-score 37 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 3%
61/100Kittitas County 63/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 31%
Measure Ellensburg Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) Kittitas County Washington US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 33.4% bottom 13% 38.6% 53.5% 71.5% 25 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 909 Mbps bottom 1% 837 Mbps 2,784 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5.9 bottom 20% 5.4 6.5 7.1 San Lorenzo, CA (13)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.3 bottom 16% 2.3 2.6 2.7 Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1)
Workers who work from home 11% bottom 39% 15% 19% 15% Venice, CA (47%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 96% bottom 47% 97% 97% 96% 16 places at 100%
Homes with internet 91% bottom 35% 92% 94% 91% 13 places at 99%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 76% bottom 36% 75% 80% 76% Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 87% top 34% 87% 86% 81% University Park, TX (99%)
Median household income $78,697 bottom 35% $86,059 $109,860 $93,246 Scarsdale, NY ($244,191)
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 24% top 4% 19% 15% 16% Rexburg, ID (71%)

Fiber reaches 33.4% of homes in Ellensburg, against 38.6% across Kittitas County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in Ellensburg are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,697 (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 Ellensburg

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?

Lightcurve Fiber in Ellensburg, WA

Lightcurve logo

Availability:

31.5%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

989 Mbps

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 lower than other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Lightcurve in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in Ellensburg, WA

Spectrum logo

Availability:

5.1%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 719 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?

Gigabeam Internet Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA

Gigabeam Internet logo

Availability:

94.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Gigabeam Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% 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, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Gigabeam Internet Fixed Wireless. Gigabeam Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Gigabeam Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

85.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

45 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% 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 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA

Verizon logo

Availability:

73.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

261 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.7% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 261 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

45.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

45 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA

AT&T logo

Availability:

45.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

45 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Central Connect Fixed Wireless in Ellensburg, WA

Central Connect logo

Availability:

7.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

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. Central Connect Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Central Connect in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?

Spectrum Cable in Ellensburg, WA

Spectrum logo

Availability:

82.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 82.7% of Ellensburg homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 545 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ellensburg?

Lightcurve DSL in Ellensburg, WA

Lightcurve logo

Availability:

86.1%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

30 Mbps

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. Lightcurve DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Ellensburg from Lightcurve in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Ellensburg by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Ellensburg has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Ellensburg

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Ellensburg

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
9892632,065 30.2%854 Mbps5.7C-63/100

How Ellensburg Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Ellensburg that have their own pages are all within 23 miles. Among them, Cle Elum has the most homes with fiber (64.9%) and Thorp the fewest (7.6%); Ellensburg has 33.4%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Ellensburg (this page)27,403 33.4%909 Mbps5.9C-61/100
Selah18,489 12.3%976 Mbps8.2C61/100
Cle Elum5,153 64.9%1,080 Mbps5C53/100
Tieton3,729 63.9%2,616 Mbps6.9B57/100
Kittitas3,329 19.5%763 Mbps4.2D+69/100
Naches3,308 52.0%2,106 Mbps6.7B-49/100
Thorp1,980 7.6%430 Mbps4.7D+80/100
Thrall946 0.0%400 Mbps5.3D63/100
Teanaway615 42.3%385 Mbps4.5D+57/100
Nile349 0.0%318 Mbps2.6F55/100
Liberty122 0.0%244 Mbps2.3F57/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ellensburg?

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, 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

Max Advertised Speed in Ellensburg, WA
Lightcurve1,000
Spectrum1,000
Gigabeam Internet300
Verizon300
Central Connect200
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
AT&T100
EarthLink100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Ellensburg Internet Providers

Based on 41 reviews from Washington internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ellensburg 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 45.2% coverage in Ellensburg.

At a national level, based on 4181 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 Ellensburg Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ellensburg, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeEllensburg OverallWashington OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (14)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (11)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
LightcurveNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (8)3.5 of 5 stars (8)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Central ConnectNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Gigabeam InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ellensburg

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.

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 TypeEllensburg SpeedWashington SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (14)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (11)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
LightcurveNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (8)3 of 5 stars (8)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Central ConnectNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Gigabeam InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ellensburg?

Of the providers in Ellensburg, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ellensburg

ISP / Tech TypeEllensburg AffordabilityWashington AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (14)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
LightcurveNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (8)4 of 5 stars (8)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (7)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (11)3 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (2)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Central ConnectNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Gigabeam InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington

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HughesNet Satellite

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

A Mukilteo, WA Customer

XFINITY Cable

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pullman, WA Customer

Ziply Fiber

4 of 5 stars June 07, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Tacoma, WA Customer

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Walla Walla, WA Customer

Spectrum Cable

4 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Ellensburg is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Gigabeam Internet has the broadest coverage in Ellensburg, available to 94.5% 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.