Best Internet Providers in Lake Stevens, WA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lake Stevens, WA
Lake Stevens has 7 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 Lake Stevens.
Ranks compare Lake Stevens with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lake Stevens, WA at a Glance
Lake Stevens Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Lake Stevens ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake Stevens, WA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lake Stevens based on 206 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 Lake Stevens?
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 Lake Stevens
How Lake Stevens Compares to Places Its Size
Lake Stevens's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 10%.
| Measure | Lake Stevens | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Snohomish County | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 74.1% | bottom 39% | 86.2% | 53.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,959 Mbps | top 22% | 5,323 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | bottom 15% | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 20% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 23% | 20% | 19% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 24% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 17% | 84% | 80% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 12% | 89% | 86% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $123,892 | top 23% | $123,256 | $109,860 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 14% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 74.1% of homes in Lake Stevens, against 86.2% across Snohomish County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in Lake Stevens are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $123,892 (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 Lake Stevens
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake Stevens?
Ziply Fiber in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
5,988 Mbps
Ziply offers Fiber service to 74.1% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 5,988 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 Lake Stevens from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake Stevens?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 245 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake Stevens?
XFINITY Cable in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,998 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,998 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 250, with an average of 250 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.0% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake Stevens?
Ziply DSL in Lake Stevens, WA
Availability:
14.9%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Ziply offers DSL service to 14.9% of Lake Stevens homes. Across the city, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 Lake Stevens from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Lake Stevens by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lake Stevens has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lake Stevens
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lake Stevens
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98258 | 49,955 | 74.7% | 4,980 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 88/100 |
How Lake Stevens Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lake Stevens that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Eastmont has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Lochsloy the fewest (32.1%); Lake Stevens has 74.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens (this page) | 48,236 | 74.1% | 4,959 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 88/100 |
| Everett | 142,832 | 97.2% | 5,770 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Marysville | 80,037 | 85.4% | 5,204 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 83/100 |
| Snohomish | 50,294 | 44.9% | 3,571 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Eastmont | 24,035 | 99.9% | 5,994 Mbps | 5.8 | A- | 91/100 |
| Granite Falls | 9,603 | 81.2% | 5,203 Mbps | 5 | B- | 72/100 |
| Cavalero | 1,185 | 93.8% | 5,750 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Lochsloy | 1,144 | 32.1% | 2,990 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 81/100 |
| Lake Bosworth | 847 | 95.0% | 5,871 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 64/100 |
| Sisco Heights | 612 | 46.2% | 3,874 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Bunk Foss | 419 | 85.7% | 5,427 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake Stevens?
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 Lake Stevens
| Ziply | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Lake Stevens Internet Providers
Based on 206 reviews from Washington internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lake Stevens residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Washington, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.1% coverage in Lake Stevens.
At a national level, based on 4797 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 Lake Stevens Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lake Stevens, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Stevens Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (1) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
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 5,630 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 | Lake Stevens Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply |  (1) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake Stevens?
Of the providers in Lake Stevens, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake Stevens
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Stevens Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) |  (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (1) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
Customer Reviews
A Lake Stevens, WA Customer
Ziply Fiber
February 04, 2025 Kyle
XFINITY Cable
May 31, 2023 I only have one option for internet xfinity/comcast. It's a fair price and the internet is fast enough for my needs. I would love to have fiber but it's just not available.
ISPReports User
HughesNet Satellite
August 05, 2026 ### One star only because zero isn’t an option HughesNet provided, without question, the worst internet service and customer service we have ever experienced. We remained customers for seven years—not because we were satisfied, but because we live in a rural area and had no other viable option. The service was never consistently reliable. Streaming a complete movie was nearly impossible. Calls repeatedly dropped, including calls made to HughesNet’s own customer service department because the connection was so unstable. When that happened, they wouldn’t call us back, and we often couldn’t reconnect with them to finish resolving the problem. HughesNet repeatedly claimed we had used all our data, even during periods when we had barely streamed anything and hadn’t managed to watch complete movies. We were told that exceeding the data allowance would only result in slower speeds, but what we experienced wasn’t merely a slowdown—the service would become completely disrupted and practically unusable. Technical support was equally frustrating. Technicians would identify problems or recommend solutions, only for HughesNet to refuse to authorize or implement what its own technicians recommended. We spent years calling, troubleshooting, repeating the same information, and being passed around without receiving a lasting solution. We paid every month for a service that frequently failed to provide even basic, dependable internet access. The moment fiber internet finally became available in our area, we left HughesNet. Since switching, the difference has been unbelievable: reliable service, uninterrupted streaming, stable calls, and none of the constant excuses or mysterious data problems we dealt with before. That alone confirmed that our devices and usage were not the real issue. Seven years with HughesNet gave them more than enough opportunity to provide the service and support we were paying for. They consistently failed at both. I would never recommend HughesNet to anyone. If it appears to be your only option, investigate absolutely every possible alternative before signing up. Being without internet may be less aggravating than paying for internet that repeatedly doesn’t work.
A Mukilteo, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 15, 2026 My internet provider and has consistently provided me with fast speeds. I never have a problem with down loads or streaming. In addition there is never any down time. Even during occasional outages there is always communications from the company. In a short period of time the system is always back up and running.
A Pullman, WA Customer
Ziply Fiber
June 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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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 AT&T.
- 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 AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake Stevens, available to 99.9% 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.