Best Internet Providers in Kirkland, WA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kirkland, WA
Kirkland has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Kirkland.
Ranks compare Kirkland with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kirkland, WA at a Glance
Kirkland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Ziply
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
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 Kirkland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kirkland, WA?
Ziply is the highest-rated internet provider in Kirkland based on 230 Washington customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kirkland?
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 Kirkland
- Ziply - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ziply - dsl coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Kirkland Compares to Places Its Size
Kirkland's report card score is tied 226th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 217th of 749.
| Measure | Kirkland | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | King County | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.1% | Tied 93rd of 749 | 60.4% | 53.5% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,778 Mbps | 131st of 749 | 2,721 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 642nd of 749 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 635th of 749 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 34% | Tied 15th of 749 | 28% | 19% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 11th of 749 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 96th of 749 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | Tied 31st of 749 | 85% | 80% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 31st of 749 | 90% | 86% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $166,966 | 28th of 749 | $138,460 | $109,860 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 15% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 97.1% of homes in Kirkland, against 60.4% across King County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in Kirkland are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 34% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $166,966 (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 Kirkland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kirkland?
Ziply Fiber in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
5,832 Mbps
Ziply offers Fiber service to 97.1% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 5,832 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 6,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Ziply Fiber. Ziply Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kirkland from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kirkland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
417 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 417 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 31 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kirkland?
XFINITY Cable in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,671 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.6% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,671 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 181 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kirkland from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 4.7% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kirkland?
Ziply DSL in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Ziply offers DSL service to 10.8% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 45 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city. Ziply DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kirkland from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink DSL in Kirkland, WA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 1.3% of Kirkland homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 60 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Kirkland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 81.2% of homes in Houghton to 100.0% in South Rose Hill. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kirkland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita | 13,861 | 97.4% | 5,755 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 79/100 |
| North Rose Hill | 8,845 | 99.2% | 5,665 Mbps | 6 | A- | 85/100 |
| Totem Lake | 7,006 | 94.1% | 5,374 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Moss Bay | 6,191 | 99.1% | 5,862 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 76/100 |
| South Rose Hill | 4,822 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Norkirk | 4,580 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 5.7 | A- | 86/100 |
| Houghton | 4,185 | 81.2% | 5,757 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 88/100 |
| Lake View | 3,372 | 97.6% | 6,071 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Highlands-Kirkland | 3,099 | 100.0% | 6,000 Mbps | 5.7 | A- | 93/100 |
ZIP codes in Kirkland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98033 | 41,892 | 97.6% | 5,926 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 84/100 |
How Kirkland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kirkland that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Inglewood-Finn Hill has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Medina the fewest (1.4%); Kirkland has 97.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland (this page) | 60,621 | 97.1% | 5,778 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Redmond | 76,721 | 89.3% | 5,490 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 85/100 |
| Kenmore | 23,948 | 98.9% | 5,931 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Inglewood-Finn Hill | 22,183 | 99.3% | 5,965 Mbps | 6 | A- | 88/100 |
| Woodinville | 20,857 | 84.2% | 5,208 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 90/100 |
| Kingsgate | 13,018 | 98.3% | 5,693 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Clyde Hill | 3,461 | 31.4% | 1,885 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 89/100 |
| Medina | 2,958 | 1.4% | 1,541 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 89/100 |
| Yarrow Point | 1,134 | 91.5% | 7,492 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Hunts Point | 457 | 0.0% | 1,863 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 92/100 |
| Hollywood | 47 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | C- | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kirkland?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Ziply.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kirkland
| Ziply | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kirkland Internet Providers
Based on 230 reviews from Washington internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Kirkland residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 3.76 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 89.5% coverage in Kirkland.
At a national level, based on 4980 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kirkland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kirkland, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kirkland Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply |  (3) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kirkland
Based on data reported by Kirkland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Kirkland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,811 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Ziply. This indicates Ziply reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kirkland Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (3) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kirkland?
Of the providers in Kirkland, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kirkland 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.
AT&T is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kirkland, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kirkland
| ISP / Tech Type | Kirkland Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (3) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
Customer Reviews
Noah C
Ziply Fiber
February 06, 2025 We love our internet provider. We are a little disappointed that prices have increased over the past couple years, but there are almost no outages and their customer service could not be better. One time, our apartment complex was trying to make us switch providers, making our price per month go up, and our current provider was able to talk to the complex and get them to stop. They are much smaller than other large ones like Comcast, and I think that's what makes them better. Very consistent uptime, and very reliable speeds. Even during power outages, the internet didn't go down
A Kirkland, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 04, 2023 David K
XFINITY Cable
January 30, 2025 At first I had dsl and it was very slow and I was paying over $45 for it. Then I switched to Cable and it was 20X as fast and cost less! Now I have much more customer satisfaction. It allows me to be more efficient working from home. I like to game as well. So this allows me to be much more competitive. It also allows more devices to be connected that have bandwidth use.
A Kirkland, WA Customer
GFiber
January 29, 2025 A Kirkland, WA Customer
Ziply Fiber
August 20, 2024 Ziply Fiber did a great job of avoiding the stereotypes that internet providers usually embody. Signing up over the phone was quick and painless, with the customer service rep being very personable and nice. My options were explained clearly and plainly and I was able to decide on what plan I wanted easily. When the technician came out to hook up my internet they were very professional and quick with the installation. They, and the rep on the phone, made sure I knew any dips in speed could be reported and addressed quickly. I really enjoyed the experience as a breath of fresh air as compared to some of the other providers I have worked with before. They also followed up a week later to ensure there were no issues and when I reported that I wasn't getting the advertised speeds consistently they took a look and made a fix, which has prevented the issue from occurring ever since. In addition, when I missed a payment I was given a fair window of time to make the payment before my internet was disconnected. The one time it was disconnected by accident, the rep I spoke to on the phone fixed it quickly.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Kirkland?
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 Kirkland is Ziply.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Ziply may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kirkland is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kirkland, 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.