8 Best Internet Providers in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, 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 Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

Lightcurve is the best internet provider in Northeast Tacoma based on Tacoma customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Lightcurve had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Northeast Tacoma, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Lightcurve is an option for 90.82% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Northeast Tacoma

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Northeast Tacoma Internet Providers

Based on 179 reviews from Tacoma internet customers, Lightcurve is the best internet service provider for Northeast Tacoma residents. Lightcurve was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Tacoma, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Northeast Tacoma.

At a national level, based on 4348 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lightcurve is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.84 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northeast Tacoma?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Northeast Tacoma, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Northeast Tacoma

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Lightcurve	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 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 Northeast Tacoma

Based on data reported by Northeast 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 Northeast Tacoma. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,991 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Northeast Tacoma?

Tacoma customers rate Lightcurve 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.

Lightcurve received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Northeast Tacoma customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Northeast Tacoma

Northeast Tacoma 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 Northeast Tacoma below, including the metrics used and how Northeast Tacoma compares to the rest of Tacoma and nation.

Northeast Tacoma ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Northeast Tacoma	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Northeast Tacoma that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	22.51%	55.02%	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.	1,991 Mbps	1,964 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 Northeast Tacoma.	6.4	6.9	6.8

 

Northeast Tacoma Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Northeast Tacoma	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.	2.8	2.5	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.	15%	14%	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%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	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.	89%	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.	89%	80%	76%

Northeast Tacoma ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Northeast Tacoma 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.

96% of Northeast Tacoma households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 89% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 Northeast Tacoma 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 Northeast Tacoma?

How Much Speed does a Northeast Tacoma Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Northeast Tacoma is 2.8, which is larger than the Tacoma average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Northeast Tacoma's average household income is $115,171 which is much higher than the Tacoma average of $91,609 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.

Northeast Tacoma also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Tacoma average of 15%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Tacoma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Northeast Tacoma has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Northeast Tacoma households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% 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 Northeast Tacoma?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northeast Tacoma?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Northeast 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 Northeast Tacoma is Lightcurve.
• 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 Northeast Tacoma is Lightcurve.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Northeast Tacoma, 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 Northeast Tacoma compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Northeast Tacoma 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 Northeast Tacoma's B- ISP Report Card and 88 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.