Best Internet Providers in Tacoma, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tacoma, VA
Tacoma has 6 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 Tacoma.
Ranks compare Tacoma with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Tacoma, VA at a Glance
Tacoma Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Point Broadband
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
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 Tacoma ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tacoma, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Tacoma based on 191 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tacoma?
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 Tacoma Compares to Places Its Size
Tacoma's report card score is in the top 41% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Tacoma | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Wise County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 67.4% | bottom 48% | 77.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,485 Mbps | top 28% | 1,599 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | top 33% | 4.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | top 4% | 10% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 23% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 27% | 69% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 65% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,427 | bottom 26% | $53,880 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 67.4% of homes in Tacoma, against 77.0% across Wise County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Tacoma are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,427 (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 Tacoma
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tacoma?
Point Broadband Fiber in Tacoma, VA
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 67.4% of Tacoma homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tacoma?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tacoma, VA
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Tacoma homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tacoma, VA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
226 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Tacoma homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 226 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tacoma, VA
Availability:
77.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Tacoma homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tacoma, VA
Availability:
77.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Tacoma homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tacoma?
XFINITY Cable in Tacoma, VA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,535 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.7% of Tacoma homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,535 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 125 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tacoma?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Tacoma, VA.
Internet in Tacoma by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Tacoma
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Tacoma
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Tacoma Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Tacoma that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Wise has the most homes with fiber (96.2%) and Coeburn the fewest (72.3%); Tacoma has 67.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma (this page) | 420 | 67.4% | 1,485 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Wise | 8,883 | 96.2% | 1,689 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 56/100 |
| Norton | 5,673 | 72.4% | 1,738 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Coeburn | 5,321 | 72.3% | 1,726 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Dungannon | 797 | 97.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C- | 33/100 |
| Round Top | 662 | 91.4% | 1,324 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 49/100 |
| Stephens | 420 | 43.1% | 1,545 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 17/100 |
| Toms Creek | 257 | 100.0% | 1,779 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Cranes Nest | 210 | 100.0% | 1,810 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Stony | 193 | 87.0% | 931 Mbps | 1.7 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Carfax | 66 | 40.9% | 424 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tacoma?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Tacoma
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tacoma Internet Providers
Based on 191 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Tacoma residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 95.2% coverage in Tacoma.
At a national level, based on 4622 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tacoma Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tacoma, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tacoma Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tacoma
Based on data reported by Tacoma ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Tacoma. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,535 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tacoma Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tacoma?
Of the providers in Tacoma, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tacoma where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Point Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Tacoma, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tacoma
| ISP / Tech Type | Tacoma Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Tacoma?
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 Tacoma is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Tacoma is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tacoma, available to 96.7% 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.