8 Best Internet Providers in Goldendale, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Goldendale, WA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Goldendale, WA?

Blue Mountain Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Goldendale based on 43 Washington customer reviews, and Blue Mountain Networks 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 Goldendale, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Goldendale

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Goldendale Internet Providers

Based on 43 reviews from Washington internet customers, Blue Mountain Networks is the best internet service provider for Goldendale residents. Blue Mountain Networks was rated at an average of 1.00 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 33.6% coverage in Goldendale.

At a national level, based on 2152 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Blue Mountain Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Goldendale?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Goldendale, the fastest internet in the city comes from Blue Mountain Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Goldendale

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Blue Mountain Networks	98,620 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Rally Networks	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	40 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Goldendale

Based on data reported by Goldendale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Blue Mountain Networks. The company offers speeds up to 98,620 Mbps in Goldendale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,085 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 Blue Mountain Networks. This indicates Blue Mountain reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Goldendale?

Washington customers rate Blue Mountain Networks 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.

Blue Mountain Networks received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Goldendale customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Goldendale

Goldendale 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 Goldendale below, including the metrics used and how Goldendale compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Goldendale ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Goldendale	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Goldendale that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	37.08%	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.	1,826 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 Goldendale.	5.2	6.5	6.8

 

Goldendale Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Goldendale	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.	2.3	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.	12%	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.	93%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	44%	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.	49%	81%	76%

Goldendale ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Goldendale is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Goldendale is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Goldendale have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Goldendale 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.

82% of Goldendale households have an internet connection despite having 97.72% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% have satellite, 1% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Goldendale 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 Goldendale?

How Much Speed does a Goldendale Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Goldendale is 2.3, which is smaller than the Washington average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Goldendale's average household income is $67,766 which is much 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 lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Goldendale also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 12% 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 Goldendale has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Goldendale households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Goldendale?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Goldendale?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Goldendale?

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 Goldendale is Blue Mountain.
• The fastest internet provider should be Blue Mountain Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Blue Mountain Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Goldendale is Blue Mountain.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Goldendale, 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 Goldendale compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Goldendale 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 Goldendale's C+ ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.