Best Internet Providers in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
New Tacoma has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in New Tacoma.
Ranks compare New Tacoma with the 10 neighborhoods in Tacoma.
The Best Internet in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA at a Glance
New Tacoma Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Lightcurve
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 New Tacoma ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
CenturyLink is the highest-rated internet provider in New Tacoma based on 208 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 New Tacoma?
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 New Tacoma, Tacoma
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Lightcurve - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Lightcurve - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How New Tacoma Compares to the Rest of Tacoma
New Tacoma's report card score is 6th of 10 and its connectivity index is 10th of 10.
| Measure | New Tacoma | Rank among neighborhoods in Tacoma | Tacoma | Pierce County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 33.2% | 7th of 10 | 54.5% | 31.7% | 71.5% | North End (84.1%) |
| Average top speed | 2,195 Mbps | 2nd of 10 | 1,981 Mbps | 1,949 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Central (2,207 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | 5th of 10 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 7.1 | Central (7.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.7 | 10th of 10 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Frederickson (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 4th of 10 | 15% | 14% | 15% | North End (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 1st of 10 | 97% | 98% | 96% | Tied with Eastside Enact and Frederickson and 2 more |
| Homes with internet | 88% | 10th of 10 | 94% | 95% | 91% | Frederickson and Northeast Tacoma (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | 9th of 10 | 81% | 82% | 76% | Northeast Tacoma (88%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | 9th of 10 | 84% | 86% | 81% | North End (92%) |
| Median household income | $57,665 | 10th of 10 | $95,923 | $106,786 | $93,246 | North End ($145,212) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 4th of 10 | 15% | 15% | 16% | North End (20%) |
Fiber reaches 33.2% of homes in New Tacoma, against 54.5% across Tacoma and 31.7% across Pierce County. Households in New Tacoma are smaller than the US average (1.7 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,665 (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 New Tacoma
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in New Tacoma?
Quantum Fiber in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
21.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,801 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 21.7% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,801 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 2,503 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
CenturyLink Fiber in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
944 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 19.2% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 944 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 723 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in New Tacoma from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lightcurve Fiber in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lightcurve offers Fiber service to 6.7% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, Lightcurve Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.6% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.8% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in New Tacoma?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
332 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 332 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 24 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in New Tacoma?
XFINITY Cable in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,999 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.5% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,999 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 258 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in New Tacoma from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lightcurve Cable in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lightcurve offers Cable service to 87.5% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, Lightcurve Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.9% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in New Tacoma?
CenturyLink DSL in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Availability:
70.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 70.1% of New Tacoma homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New Tacoma from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
How New Tacoma Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to New Tacoma that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, North End has the most homes with fiber (84.1%) and Twin Lakes (Federal Way) the fewest (16.0%); New Tacoma has 33.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Tacoma (this page) | 16,592 | 33.2% | 2,195 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 53/100 |
| South End | 44,479 | 61.8% | 1,869 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 73/100 |
| West End | 34,331 | 44.4% | 1,971 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 63/100 |
| South Tacoma | 32,444 | 53.4% | 1,820 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 66/100 |
| Eastside Enact | 32,315 | 71.6% | 1,961 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 78/100 |
| North End | 26,903 | 84.1% | 2,151 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Central | 22,270 | 83.2% | 2,207 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 68/100 |
| Northeast Tacoma | 20,115 | 21.7% | 1,991 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 87/100 |
| Twin Lakes (Federal Way) | 10,065 | 16.0% | 2,151 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 87/100 |
| Summit (Puyallup) | 6,931 | 16.6% | 1,872 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Waller | 5,985 | 17.8% | 1,766 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in New Tacoma?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in New Tacoma
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 2,000 |
| Lightcurve | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for New Tacoma Internet Providers
Based on 208 reviews from Washington internet customers, CenturyLink is the best internet service provider for New Tacoma residents. CenturyLink was rated at an average of 3.25 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 94.1% coverage in New Tacoma.
At a national level, based on 4968 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 New Tacoma Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in New Tacoma, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | New Tacoma Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) |  (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve |  (4) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in New Tacoma
Based on data reported by New Tacoma ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in New Tacoma. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,999 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | New Tacoma Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (4) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in New Tacoma?
Of the providers in New Tacoma, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in New Tacoma 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.
CenturyLink is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in New Tacoma, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in New Tacoma
| ISP / Tech Type | New Tacoma Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (4) | (8) | (8) | 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 Tacoma, WA Customer
Lightcurve Cable
May 21, 2025 Never have I ever seen a company so bad Total crooks!
A Tacoma, WA Customer
Lightcurve Cable
November 11, 2023 A Tacoma, WA Customer
Lightcurve Cable
September 26, 2023 A Tacoma, WA Customer
Lightcurve Cable
September 26, 2023 MI
CenturyLink Fiber
June 06, 2023 I am very pleased with CenturyLink. We had been frustrated with Comcast/Xfinity for a while, constantly raising prices and trying to make us bundle with TV when that's not what we wanted. We were approached by a door to door CenturyLink salesman who locked us into a lifetime Fiber rate of 65 dollars per month for up to 1 GB of service. On an average day I get 300-600 MBPS speeds which is fantastic and more than meets the needs for our household. Now I don't have to worry about gimmicks, contract price changes, etc. I am very happy and we've had no problems at all!
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Which ISP Should You Choose in New Tacoma?
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 New Tacoma is CenturyLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in New Tacoma is CenturyLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in New Tacoma, available to 94.1% 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.