Best Internet Providers in Thurston County, WA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thurston County, WA
Thurston County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Thurston County.
Ranks compare Thurston County with the 39 Washington counties.
The Best Internet in Thurston County, WA at a Glance
Thurston County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
CenturyLink
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Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Thurston County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thurston County, WA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Thurston County based on 220 Washington 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 Thurston County?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Thurston County
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Ziply - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lightcurve - fiber coverage map
- Tenino Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Lightcurve - dsl coverage map
- Tenino Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
How Thurston County Compares to the Rest of Washington
Thurston County's report card score is 29th of 39 and its connectivity index is tied 5th of 39.
| Measure | Thurston County | Rank among Washington counties | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 15.7% | 38th of 39 | 53.5% | 71.5% | Grant County (99.5%) |
| Average top speed | 1,975 Mbps | 14th of 39 | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Snohomish County (5,323 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | Tied 27th of 39 | 6.5 | 7.1 | Spokane County (9.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 16th of 39 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Adams County and Franklin County (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | 4th of 39 | 19% | 15% | King County (28%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 1st of 39 | 97% | 96% | Tied with Clark County and Island County and 6 more |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 2nd of 39 | 94% | 91% | Kitsap County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | 4th of 39 | 80% | 76% | King County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 5th of 39 | 86% | 81% | Island County and King County and 2 more (90%) |
| Median household income | $101,557 | 7th of 39 | $109,860 | $93,246 | King County ($138,460) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 13th of 39 | 15% | 16% | Whitman County (38%) |
Fiber reaches 15.7% of homes in Thurston County, against 53.5% across Washington. Households in Thurston County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $101,557 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Thurston County Compares to Its Neighbors
Thurston County has 4 neighbors. Among them, Mason County has the most homes with fiber (64.2%) and Lewis County the fewest (29.1%); Thurston County has 15.7%.
Map of Thurston County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Thurston County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston County (this page) | 294,793 | 15.7% | 1,975 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 80/100 |
| Pierce County | 921,130 | 31.7% | 1,949 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 80/100 |
| Lewis County | 82,149 | 29.1% | 1,570 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 50/100 |
| Grays Harbor County | 75,636 | 33.0% | 1,519 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| Mason County | 65,726 | 64.2% | 1,408 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 68/100 |
Internet in Thurston County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Littlerock to 55.9% in Tenino; by ZIP code, from 0.1% in 98579 (Rochester) to 51.3% in 98589 (Tenino). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Thurston County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | 139,323 | 10.2% | 1,982 Mbps | 5 | C | 81/100 |
| Lacey | 72,764 | 28.5% | 2,528 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Yelm | 26,636 | 21.4% | 1,293 Mbps | 4 | C- | 76/100 |
| Tumwater | 23,929 | 1.0% | 1,866 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 73/100 |
| Rochester | 13,279 | 0.4% | 1,506 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 81/100 |
| Tenino | 7,491 | 55.9% | 1,407 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 57/100 |
| Rainier | 5,527 | 10.3% | 1,209 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 80/100 |
| Littlerock | 1,816 | 0.0% | 1,306 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 75/100 |
| Bucoda | 1,597 | 45.8% | 1,044 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 60/100 |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 639 | 0.0% | 856 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 51/100 |
| Vail | 408 | 1.5% | 223 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 70/100 |
| Grand Mound | 386 | 0.0% | 1,112 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 68/100 |
| Kellys Korner | 75 | 36.0% | 1,488 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 62/100 |
ZIP codes in Thurston County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 (Olympia) | 45,353 | 6.1% | 1,903 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 84/100 |
| 98503 (Lacey) | 40,412 | 35.7% | 2,993 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 73/100 |
| 98502 (Olympia) | 36,062 | 18.7% | 2,522 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 77/100 |
| 98513 (Olympia) | 35,838 | 9.9% | 1,900 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 89/100 |
| 98512 (Tumwater) | 31,969 | 1.1% | 1,707 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 75/100 |
| 98516 (Lacey) | 29,459 | 23.0% | 1,809 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 79/100 |
| 98597 (Yelm) | 27,174 | 21.0% | 1,274 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 76/100 |
| 98506 (Olympia) | 19,150 | 2.7% | 1,752 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 71/100 |
| 98579 (Rochester) | 13,649 | 0.1% | 1,487 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 81/100 |
| 98589 (Tenino) | 8,055 | 51.3% | 1,351 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 56/100 |
| 98576 (Rainier) | 5,407 | 8.5% | 1,208 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 80/100 |
| 98530 (Bucoda) | 603 | 92.4% | 943 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thurston County?
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 Thurston County
| CenturyLink | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
| Ziply | 6,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Lightcurve | 1,000 |
| Tenino Telephone Company | 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 Thurston County Internet Providers
Based on 220 reviews from Washington internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Thurston County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Washington, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Thurston County.
At a national level, based on 4918 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 Thurston County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thurston County, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurston County Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (2) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tenino Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thurston County
Based on data reported by Thurston County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Thurston County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,764 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 | Thurston County Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (3) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (2) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tenino Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thurston County?
Of the providers in Thurston County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thurston County 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.
AT&T is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thurston County, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thurston County
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurston County Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (2) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tenino Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Thurston County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
Quantum Fiber in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
3,270 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.8% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,270 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 2,895 Mbps throughout the county.
CenturyLink Fiber in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,102 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,102 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,019 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Thurston County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ziply Fiber in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
6,000 Mbps
Ziply offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Ziply Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Lightcurve Fiber in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
996 Mbps
Lightcurve offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Lightcurve Fiber has speeds up to 996 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Lightcurve Fiber. Lightcurve Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Thurston County from Lightcurve in terms of customer satisfaction.
Tenino Telephone Company Fiber in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tenino Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Tenino Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
77.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
202 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.3% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 202 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.6% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.6% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
XFINITY Cable in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,765 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.7% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,765 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 2,000, with an average of 199 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
CenturyLink DSL in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 81.9% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Thurston County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lightcurve DSL in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Lightcurve offers DSL service to 10.4% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Lightcurve DSL has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Tenino Telephone Company DSL in Thurston County, WA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Tenino Telephone Company offers DSL service to 2.6% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Tenino Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
Customer Reviews
A Tenino, WA Customer
CenturyLink DSL
September 08, 2024 A Lacey, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 13, 2023 A Lacey, WA Customer
CenturyLink DSL
March 26, 2023 A Washington customer
XFINITY Cable
March 20, 2023 Comcast holds a monopoly in my area
A Tumwater, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 12, 2023 I pay for only internet no phone or television and my monthly bill is $100. I removed the phone and television because I could not afford it each month. The price for internet is still out of my budget but currently I'm receiving the $30 credit through the federal government's program bringing my monthly bill down to about $75. Service wise and speed wise everything has been fine but it's the cost on a monthly ongoing basis that is difficult. Also I had a huge problem with the installation into a new home that was never resolved by the company. If I could rip all of the cables out of my home and go with another provider I would do that but we are limited with our access to other providers.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Thurston 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 Thurston County 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 Thurston County is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thurston County, available to 94.7% 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.