6 Best Internet Providers in Lake Stevens, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens, WA?

Ziply is the highest-rated internet provider in Lake Stevens based on 177 Washington 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 Lake Stevens, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lake Stevens

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake Stevens Internet Providers

Based on 177 reviews from Washington internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Lake Stevens residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Washington, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Lake Stevens.

At a national level, based on 4196 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 Lake Stevens?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Lake Stevens, the fastest internet in the city comes from Ziply.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lake Stevens

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake Stevens

Based on data reported by Lake Stevens ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Lake Stevens. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,495 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 Ziply. This indicates Ziply reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake Stevens?

Washington customers rate Ziply 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.

Ziply received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lake Stevens customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lake Stevens

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

Lake Stevens ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake Stevens	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lake Stevens that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	70.74%	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.	4,830 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 Lake Stevens.	6.1	6.5	6.8

 

Lake Stevens Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake Stevens	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.	2.9	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.	18%	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.	98%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	85%	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.	86%	81%	76%

Lake Stevens ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lake Stevens is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lake Stevens is high with a score of 88 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lake Stevens have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lake Stevens 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.

95% of Lake Stevens households have an internet connection despite having 99.94% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens?

How Much Speed does a Lake Stevens Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lake Stevens is 2.9, which is larger than the Washington average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Lake Stevens's average household income is $120,623 which is much higher than the Washington average of $106,027 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.

Lake Stevens also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Lake Stevens has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Stevens households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% 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 Lake Stevens?

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 Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens is Ziply.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens's B ISP Report Card and 88 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.