Best Internet Providers in Ruston, WA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ruston, WA
Ruston has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ruston.
Ranks compare Ruston with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ruston, WA at a Glance
Ruston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Quantum Fiber
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Fiber
CenturyLink
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Ruston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ruston, WA?
Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Ruston based on Washington 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 Ruston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Quantum Fiber is an option for 94.29% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ruston?
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.
How Ruston Compares to Places Its Size
Ruston's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.
| Measure | Ruston | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Pierce County | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | top 36% | 31.7% | 53.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,838 Mbps | top 23% | 1,949 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 26% | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | bottom 3% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 14% | 19% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 98% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 95% | 94% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 4% | 82% | 80% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 4% | 86% | 86% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $99,567 | top 12% | $106,786 | $109,860 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in Ruston, against 31.7% across Pierce County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in Ruston are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $99,567 (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 Ruston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ruston?
Quantum Fiber in Ruston, WA
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,811 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Ruston homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,811 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 989 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Ruston, WA
Availability:
52.6%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
885 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 52.6% of Ruston homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 885 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 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 660 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ruston?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ruston, WA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ruston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ruston, WA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Ruston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ruston, WA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Ruston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ruston, WA
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Ruston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ruston?
XFINITY Cable in Ruston, WA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,519 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Ruston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,519 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 250, with an average of 121 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ruston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ruston, WA.
Internet in Ruston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ruston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ruston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ruston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ruston that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Fircrest has the most homes with fiber (58.2%) and Fox Island the fewest (0.0%); Ruston has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston (this page) | 946 | 94.3% | 1,838 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 71/100 |
| Tacoma | 253,075 | 54.5% | 1,981 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 73/100 |
| Federal Way | 99,993 | 11.4% | 1,959 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 77/100 |
| Lakewood | 68,376 | 46.8% | 1,815 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Gig Harbor | 44,235 | 18.8% | 1,665 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 83/100 |
| University Place | 35,772 | 36.1% | 1,813 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 85/100 |
| Artondale | 14,411 | 8.6% | 1,873 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 88/100 |
| Vashon | 11,055 | 0.0% | 1,993 Mbps | 5 | C- | 79/100 |
| Fife | 10,955 | 17.1% | 1,994 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Fircrest | 7,467 | 58.2% | 1,661 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 82/100 |
| Fox Island | 4,270 | 0.0% | 1,810 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ruston?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Quantum Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ruston
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ruston Internet Providers
Based on 179 reviews from Washington internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Ruston residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.67 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 Ruston.
At a national level, based on 4838 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Quantum Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ruston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ruston, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruston Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber |  (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) |  (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ruston
Based on data reported by Ruston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ruston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,811 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 Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruston Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ruston?
Of the providers in Ruston, customers rate Quantum Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ruston 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.
Quantum Fiber is rated 4.33 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ruston, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ruston
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruston Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
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HughesNet Satellite
August 05, 2026 ### One star only because zero isn’t an option HughesNet provided, without question, the worst internet service and customer service we have ever experienced. We remained customers for seven years—not because we were satisfied, but because we live in a rural area and had no other viable option. The service was never consistently reliable. Streaming a complete movie was nearly impossible. Calls repeatedly dropped, including calls made to HughesNet’s own customer service department because the connection was so unstable. When that happened, they wouldn’t call us back, and we often couldn’t reconnect with them to finish resolving the problem. HughesNet repeatedly claimed we had used all our data, even during periods when we had barely streamed anything and hadn’t managed to watch complete movies. We were told that exceeding the data allowance would only result in slower speeds, but what we experienced wasn’t merely a slowdown—the service would become completely disrupted and practically unusable. Technical support was equally frustrating. Technicians would identify problems or recommend solutions, only for HughesNet to refuse to authorize or implement what its own technicians recommended. We spent years calling, troubleshooting, repeating the same information, and being passed around without receiving a lasting solution. We paid every month for a service that frequently failed to provide even basic, dependable internet access. The moment fiber internet finally became available in our area, we left HughesNet. Since switching, the difference has been unbelievable: reliable service, uninterrupted streaming, stable calls, and none of the constant excuses or mysterious data problems we dealt with before. That alone confirmed that our devices and usage were not the real issue. Seven years with HughesNet gave them more than enough opportunity to provide the service and support we were paying for. They consistently failed at both. I would never recommend HughesNet to anyone. If it appears to be your only option, investigate absolutely every possible alternative before signing up. Being without internet may be less aggravating than paying for internet that repeatedly doesn’t work.
A Mukilteo, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 15, 2026 My internet provider and has consistently provided me with fast speeds. I never have a problem with down loads or streaming. In addition there is never any down time. Even during occasional outages there is always communications from the company. In a short period of time the system is always back up and running.
A Pullman, WA Customer
Ziply Fiber
June 07, 2026 A Tacoma, WA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 16, 2026 I found T-Mobile home internet this year after many years of dissatisfaction with Comcast/Xfinity. So far, it has been a superior service for less money. We've had a couple of blips here and there, but resolved quickly with resetting the wireless router. The router plus 1 booster handles a whole house with about 10 continuously connected devices.
A Walla Walla, WA Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 11, 2026 My internet provider has done exactly what I expected. The outages have been minimal and short in nature. I've never had a major complaint. When a competitor came in with a way lower offer in our neighborhood, I was going to switch and Spectrum essentially sliced my bill in half just like that. I didn't even raise a stink, they just offered it right away. Great customer service and I'm totally fine with the speed they provide, since we're not very "active" internet users.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ruston?
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 Ruston is Quantum Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. 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 Ruston is Quantum Fiber.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ruston, available to 100.0% 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.