13 Best Internet Providers in Paterson, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Paterson, WA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Paterson, WA?

Blue Mountain Networks is the best internet provider in Paterson based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Blue Mountain Networks had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Paterson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Blue Mountain Networks is an option for 7.73% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Paterson

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

Based on 83 reviews from Washington internet customers, Blue Mountain Networks is the best internet service provider for Paterson residents. Blue Mountain Networks was rated at an average of 1.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Advanced High Speed Internet wins for second-place in Washington, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 30.6% coverage in Paterson.

At a national level, based on 3950 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Advanced High Speed Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Paterson?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Blue Mountain Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ziply 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 Paterson

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ziply	6,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Advanced High Speed Internet	500 Mbps
	Wi-Fiber	439 Mbps
	Blue Mountain Networks	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	PocketiNet	200 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	40 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	xyTel	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Paterson

Based on data reported by Paterson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Paterson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Blue Mountain Networks. This indicates Blue Mountain reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Paterson?

Washington customers rate Blue Mountain Networks as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Blue Mountain Networks received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Advanced High Speed Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Paterson customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Paterson

Paterson 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 city 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 Paterson below, including the metrics used and how Paterson compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Paterson ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Paterson	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Paterson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	30.58%	51.43%	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.	1,891 Mbps	2,720 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 Paterson.	4.7	6.5	6.8

 

Paterson Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Paterson	Washington	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	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.	19%	17%	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.	87%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	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.	46%	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.	47%	81%	76%

Paterson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Paterson is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Paterson is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Paterson have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Paterson ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

80% of Paterson households have an internet connection despite having 99.10% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Paterson 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 Cities Compare to Paterson?

How Much Speed does a Paterson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Paterson is 2.9, which is larger than the Washington average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Paterson's average household income is $82,690 which is lower than the Washington average of $106,027 and 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.

Paterson also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 17% of residents in Washington who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Paterson has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Paterson households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Paterson?

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 Paterson is Blue Mountain.
• The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Blue Mountain Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Paterson is Blue Mountain.
• Viasat, PocketiNet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Paterson, 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 Paterson compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Paterson 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 Paterson's C ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.