11 Best Internet Providers in Skamania County, WA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Skamania County, WA?

Ziply is the best internet provider in Skamania County based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Ziply had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Skamania County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Ziply is an option for 21.70% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Skamania County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Skamania County Internet Providers

Based on 85 reviews from Washington internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Skamania County residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Washington, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 65.3% coverage in Skamania County.

At a national level, based on 1598 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Elevate ConnX is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Skamania County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Skamania County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Ziply.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Skamania County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ziply	6,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	NocTel Communications	300 Mbps
	Elevate ConnX	100 Mbps
	Blue Mountain Networks	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Mosier WiNet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Skamania County

Based on data reported by Skamania County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Skamania County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,348 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Ziply. This indicates Ziply reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Skamania County?

Washington customers rate Ziply 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.

Ziply received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Skamania County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Skamania County

Skamania County 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 county 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 Skamania County below, including the metrics used and how Skamania County compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Skamania County ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Skamania County	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Skamania County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	15.23%	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.	1,411 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 Skamania County.	3.9	6.5	6.8

 

Skamania County Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Skamania County	Washington	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	17%	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.	93%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	66%	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.	71%	81%	76%

Skamania County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Skamania County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Skamania County is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Skamania County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

88% of Skamania County households have an internet connection despite having 97.77% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Skamania County 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 Counties Compare to Skamania County?

How Much Speed does a Skamania County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Skamania County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Washington average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Skamania County's average household income is $91,196 which is about average for the Washington average of $106,027 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Skamania County also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Skamania County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Skamania County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Skamania County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Skamania County?

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

To see how Skamania County 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 Skamania County's C- ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.