8 Best Internet Providers in Lake View, Kirkland, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lake View, Kirkland, 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 Lake View, Kirkland, WA?

Ziply is the best internet provider in Lake View based on Kirkland customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Ziply had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lake View, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Ziply is an option for 81.88% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lake View

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

Based on 202 reviews from Kirkland internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Lake View residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Kirkland, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Lake View.

At a national level, based on 4401 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 View?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Ziply	6,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 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 Lake View

Based on data reported by Lake View 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 Lake View. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 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 View?

Kirkland customers rate Ziply 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.

Ziply received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is 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 View customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lake View

Lake View 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 Lake View below, including the metrics used and how Lake View compares to the rest of Kirkland and nation.

Lake View ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake View	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lake View that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.60%	97.06%	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.	6,071 Mbps	5,759 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 View.	6.6	6.3	6.8

 

Lake View Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake View	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.	1.9	2.3	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.	33%	30%	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%	99%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	89%	89%	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.	89%	90%	76%

Lake View ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lake View is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lake View is high with a score of 76 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lake View have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lake View 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.

95% of Lake View households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 89% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 89% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 89% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Lake View 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 Lake View?

How Much Speed does a Lake View Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lake View is 1.9, which is smaller than the Kirkland average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lake View's average household income is $181,174 which is much higher than the Kirkland average of $159,083 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.

Lake View also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kirkland average of 14%. Additionally, 33% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 30% of residents in Kirkland who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lake View has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lake View households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 98% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake View?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake View?

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

To see how Lake View 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 View's A- ISP Report Card and 76 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.