10 Best Internet Providers in South Cle Elum, WA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Cle Elum, WA?

Inland Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in South Cle Elum based on 50 Washington customer reviews, and Inland Networks has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South Cle Elum, Washington, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Cle Elum

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Cle Elum Internet Providers

Based on 50 reviews from Washington internet customers, Inland Networks is the best internet service provider for South Cle Elum residents. Inland Networks was rated at an average of 4.00 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 63.1% coverage in South Cle Elum.

At a national level, based on 2158 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Inland Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Cle Elum?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Inland Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Inland Cellular 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 South Cle Elum

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Inland Cellular	1,000 Mbps
	Inland Networks	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Gigabeam Internet	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	Lightcurve	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Cle Elum

Based on data reported by South Cle Elum ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Inland Cellular. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in South Cle Elum. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Inland Networks. This indicates Inland Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Cle Elum?

Washington customers rate Inland 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.

Inland Networks received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lightcurve is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Cle Elum customers with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in South Cle Elum

South Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum below, including the metrics used and how South Cle Elum compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

South Cle Elum ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	South Cle Elum	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Cle Elum that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	82.81%	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.	536 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 South Cle Elum.	6.1	6.5	6.8

 

South Cle Elum Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Cle Elum	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.	2.2	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.	14%	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.	95%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	63%	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.	63%	81%	76%

South Cle Elum ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Cle Elum is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Cle Elum is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Cle Elum have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Cle Elum 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.

91% of South Cle Elum households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% have satellite, 0% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of South Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum?

How Much Speed does a South Cle Elum Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Cle Elum is 2.2, which is smaller than the Washington average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Cle Elum's average household income is $71,306 which is lower than the Washington average of $106,027 and about average for 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.

South Cle Elum also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 14% 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 South Cle Elum has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Cle Elum households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% 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 South Cle Elum?

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

To see how South Cle Elum 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 South Cle Elum's C+ ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.