9 Best Internet Providers in Sehome, Bellingham, WA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sehome, Bellingham, 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 Sehome, Bellingham, WA?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Sehome based on Bellingham 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 Sehome, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Quantum Fiber is an option for 73.81% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sehome

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

Based on 192 reviews from Bellingham internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Sehome residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. PogoZone wins for second-place in Bellingham, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Sehome.

At a national level, based on 4451 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PogoZone is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sehome?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Sehome, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Quantum Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sehome

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	PogoZone	250 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sehome

Based on data reported by Sehome ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Sehome. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,100 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 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 Sehome?

Bellingham 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 Sehome customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sehome

Sehome 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 Sehome below, including the metrics used and how Sehome compares to the rest of Bellingham and nation.

Sehome ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Sehome	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sehome that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	81.32%	39.95%	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.	2,044 Mbps	1,925 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 Sehome.	7.0	6.6	6.8

 

Sehome Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sehome	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	2.3	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.	14%	15%	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.	100%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	94%	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.	73%	83%	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.	73%	85%	76%

Sehome ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sehome is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sehome is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sehome have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sehome 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.

87% of Sehome households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Sehome 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 Sehome?

How Much Speed does a Sehome Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sehome is 2.4, which is larger than the Bellingham average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sehome's average household income is $46,182 which is much lower than the Bellingham average of $80,303 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Sehome also has 51% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Bellingham average of 20%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Bellingham who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Sehome has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sehome households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sehome?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sehome?

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 Sehome 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 Sehome is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Centurylink, HughesNet, PogoZone, T-Mobile Home Internet, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Sehome, 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 Sehome compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sehome 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 Sehome's B+ ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.