8 Best Internet Providers in Idylwood, Redmond, WA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Idylwood, Redmond, WA?

Ziply is the highest-rated internet provider in Idylwood based on 219 Redmond 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 Idylwood, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Idylwood

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

Based on 219 reviews from Redmond internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Idylwood 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 Redmond, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 91.6% coverage in Idylwood.

At a national level, based on 4468 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 Idylwood?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ziply 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 Idylwood

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ziply	6,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Idylwood

Based on data reported by Idylwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Idylwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Idylwood?

Redmond customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 Idylwood customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Idylwood

Idylwood 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 neighborhood 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 Idylwood below, including the metrics used and how Idylwood compares to the rest of Redmond and nation.

Idylwood ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Idylwood	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Idylwood that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	67.32%	89.38%	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.	4,693 Mbps	5,390 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 Idylwood.	5.0	5.9	6.8

 

Idylwood Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Idylwood	Washington	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	2.5	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.	42%	36%	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.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	96%	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.	88%	90%	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.	88%	91%	76%

Idylwood ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Idylwood is B-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Idylwood is high with a score of 91 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Idylwood have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Idylwood ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

96% of Idylwood households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Idylwood 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Idylwood?

How Much Speed does a Idylwood Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Idylwood is 2.8, which is larger than the Redmond average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Idylwood's average household income is $222,151 which is much higher than the Redmond average of $177,054 and much 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.

Idylwood also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Redmond average of 13%. Additionally, 42% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 36% of residents in Redmond who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Idylwood has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Idylwood households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 101% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Idylwood?

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 Idylwood is Ziply.
• The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. 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 Idylwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Idylwood, 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 Idylwood compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Idylwood 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 Idylwood's B- ISP Report Card and 91 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.