8 Best Internet Providers in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA?

Ziply is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairchild Air Force Base based on 72 Washington customer reviews, and Ziply 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fairchild Air Force Base

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fairchild Air Force Base Internet Providers

Based on 72 reviews from Washington internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Fairchild Air Force Base residents. Ziply 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 83.3% coverage in Fairchild Air Force Base.

At a national level, based on 2195 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ziply is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairchild Air Force Base?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Fairchild Air Force Base, the fastest internet in the city comes from Verizon.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fairchild Air Force Base

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wind Wireless	100 Mbps
	Ziply	50 Mbps
	Centurylink	40 Mbps
	WOW Wired or Wireless	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairchild Air Force Base

Based on data reported by Fairchild Air Force Base ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Fairchild Air Force Base. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 Fairchild Air Force Base?

Washington customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fairchild Air Force Base customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Fairchild Air Force Base

Fairchild Air Force Base 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 Fairchild Air Force Base below, including the metrics used and how Fairchild Air Force Base compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Fairchild Air Force Base ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairchild Air Force Base	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fairchild Air Force Base that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	272 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 Fairchild Air Force Base.	7.5	6.5	6.8

 

Fairchild Air Force Base Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairchild Air Force Base	Washington	USA
	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.	2.9	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.	15%	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.	90%	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.	46%	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.	54%	81%	76%

Fairchild Air Force Base ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fairchild Air Force Base is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fairchild Air Force Base is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fairchild Air Force Base have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fairchild Air Force Base 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.

90% of Fairchild Air Force Base households have an internet connection while having 86.26% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 30% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Fairchild Air Force Base 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 Fairchild Air Force Base?

How Much Speed does a Fairchild Air Force Base Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fairchild Air Force Base is 2.9, which is larger than the Washington average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Fairchild Air Force Base's average household income is $80,457 which is lower than the Washington average of $106,027 and 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.

Fairchild Air Force Base also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 15% 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 Fairchild Air Force Base has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairchild Air Force Base households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairchild Air Force Base?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fairchild Air Force Base?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fairchild Air Force Base, WA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairchild Air Force Base?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fairchild Air Force Base?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Fairchild Air Force Base?

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 Fairchild Air Force Base is Ziply.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Fairchild Air Force Base is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Ziply, Wind Wireless, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fairchild Air Force Base, 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 Fairchild Air Force Base compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fairchild Air Force Base 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 Fairchild Air Force Base's C- ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.