8 Best Internet Providers in McGilvra, Mercer Island, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in McGilvra, Mercer Island, 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 McGilvra, Mercer Island, WA?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in McGilvra based on Mercer Island 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 McGilvra, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Quantum Fiber is an option for 92.75% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in McGilvra

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

Based on 191 reviews from Mercer Island internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for McGilvra residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Mercer Island, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.6% coverage in McGilvra.

At a national level, based on 4450 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McGilvra?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Quantum Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast, Quantum Fiber, and Astound Broadband 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 McGilvra

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McGilvra

Based on data reported by McGilvra ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast, Quantum Fiber, and Astound Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in McGilvra. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 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 McGilvra?

Mercer Island customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McGilvra customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in McGilvra

McGilvra 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 McGilvra below, including the metrics used and how McGilvra compares to the rest of Mercer Island and nation.

McGilvra ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	McGilvra	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McGilvra that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.43%	51.74%	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.	2,000 Mbps	2,000 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 McGilvra.	7.4	6.0	6.8

 

McGilvra Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	McGilvra	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.	2.4	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.	39%	35%	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%	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%	97%	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.	82%	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.	82%	89%	76%

McGilvra ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The McGilvra 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 McGilvra households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of McGilvra 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 McGilvra?

How Much Speed does a McGilvra Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McGilvra is 2.4, which is smaller than the Mercer Island average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. McGilvra's average household income is $176,992 which is about average for the Mercer Island average of $201,297 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.

McGilvra also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Mercer Island average of 17%. Additionally, 39% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 35% of residents in Mercer Island who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of McGilvra has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, McGilvra households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 100% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McGilvra?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in McGilvra?

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

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