9 Best Internet Providers in Interbay, Seattle, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Interbay, Seattle, 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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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 Interbay ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Interbay, Seattle, WA?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Interbay based on Seattle customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Quantum Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Interbay, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Quantum Fiber is an option for 91.96% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Interbay, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Interbay

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

Based on 192 reviews from Seattle internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Interbay residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Seattle, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Interbay.

At a national level, based on 4539 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Interbay?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Interbay, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Quantum Fiber.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Google Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Interbay

Based on data reported by Interbay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Interbay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,774 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Interbay?

Seattle customers rate Astound Broadband 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.

Astound Broadband received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Interbay customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Interbay

Interbay 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 Interbay below, including the metrics used and how Interbay compares to the rest of Seattle and nation.

Interbay ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Interbay	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Interbay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.33%	58.50%	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.	2,788 Mbps	3,023 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 Interbay.	7.6	6.2	6.8

 

Interbay Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Interbay	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.	2.1	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.	34%	21%	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.	98%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	95%	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.	91%	84%	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.	91%	85%	76%

Interbay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Interbay is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Interbay is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Interbay have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Interbay 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.

97% of Interbay households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 91% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% 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 91% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 91% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Interbay 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 Interbay?

How Much Speed does a Interbay Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Interbay is 2.1, which is smaller than the Seattle average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Interbay's average household income is $154,255 which is much higher than the Seattle average of $124,111 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Interbay also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Seattle average of 15%. Additionally, 34% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 21% of residents in Seattle who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Interbay has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Interbay households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Interbay?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Interbay?

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 Interbay is Quantum Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Interbay is Astound Broadband.
• Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Interbay, 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 Interbay compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Interbay 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 Interbay's A- ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.