Best Internet Providers in Friday Harbor, WA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Friday Harbor, WA
Friday Harbor has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Friday Harbor.
Ranks compare Friday Harbor with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Friday Harbor, WA at a Glance
Friday Harbor Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Rock Island Communication
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Zito
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Friday Harbor ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Friday Harbor, WA?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Friday Harbor 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 Friday Harbor, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 43.94% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Friday Harbor?
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 Friday Harbor
- Rock Island Communication - fiber coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Rock Island Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Orcas Online - fixed wireless coverage map
How Friday Harbor Compares to Places Its Size
Friday Harbor's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the top 33%.
| Measure | Friday Harbor | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | San Juan County | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.8% | top 40% | 89.1% | 53.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,772 Mbps | top 42% | 1,820 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 14% | 3.8 | 6.5 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 13% | 24% | 19% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 68% | 80% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 9% | 89% | 86% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $87,068 | top 31% | $86,764 | $109,860 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 8% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 86.8% of homes in Friday Harbor, against 89.1% across San Juan County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in Friday Harbor are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,068 (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 Friday Harbor
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Friday Harbor?
Rock Island Communication Fiber in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Rock Island Communication offers Fiber service to 86.8% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, Rock Island Communication Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Friday Harbor?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.9% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.9% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Rock Island Communication Fixed Wireless in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
25.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Rock Island Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.4% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, Rock Island Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Orcas Online Fixed Wireless in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Orcas Online offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, Orcas Online Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
159 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.6% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 159 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Friday Harbor?
Zito Cable in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
49.9%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 49.9% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, Zito Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Friday Harbor?
CenturyLink DSL in Friday Harbor, WA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 98.9% of Friday Harbor homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Friday Harbor by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Friday Harbor has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Friday Harbor
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Friday Harbor
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98250 | 8,649 | 86.4% | 1,769 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 58/100 |
How Friday Harbor Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Friday Harbor that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, West Sound has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Decatur the fewest (63.6%); Friday Harbor has 86.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor (this page) | 8,252 | 86.8% | 1,772 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Lopez | 2,269 | 90.0% | 1,803 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 53/100 |
| West Sound | 750 | 99.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Orcas | 565 | 93.8% | 1,918 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 57/100 |
| Deer Harbor | 333 | 88.0% | 1,851 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Shaw Island | 256 | 80.1% | 1,676 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Roche Harbor | 205 | 63.9% | 1,466 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 54/100 |
| Richardson | 191 | 96.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Port Stanley | 187 | 92.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 52/100 |
| Lopez Island | 117 | 70.1% | 1,414 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 50/100 |
| Decatur | 88 | 63.6% | 1,282 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Friday Harbor?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Rock Island Communication 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 Friday Harbor
| Rock Island Communication | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Zito Media | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Orcas Online | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Friday Harbor Internet Providers
Based on 32 reviews from Washington internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Friday Harbor residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CenturyLink wins for second-place in Washington, with 3.25 out of 5 stars and 98.9% coverage in Friday Harbor.
At a national level, based on 2092 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Friday Harbor Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Friday Harbor, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Friday Harbor Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Orcas Online | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Island Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Friday Harbor
Based on data reported by Friday Harbor ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Rock Island Communication. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Friday Harbor. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,984 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Friday Harbor Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Orcas Online | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Island Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Friday Harbor?
Of the providers in Friday Harbor, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Friday Harbor 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.
CenturyLink is rated 3.58 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Friday Harbor, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Friday Harbor
| ISP / Tech Type | Friday Harbor Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Orcas Online | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Island Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Friday Harbor?
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 Friday Harbor is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Rock Island Communication. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Friday Harbor is CenturyLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Friday Harbor, available to 98.9% 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.