Best Internet Providers in University Place, WA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in University Place, WA
University Place has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in University Place.
Ranks compare University Place with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in University Place, WA at a Glance
University Place Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Lightcurve
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 University Place ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in University Place, WA?
Quantum Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in University Place based on 187 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 University Place?
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 University Place
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Lightcurve - cable 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
- Lightcurve - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How University Place Compares to Places Its Size
University Place's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 19%.
| Measure | University Place | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Pierce County | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 36.1% | bottom 14% | 31.7% | 53.5% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,813 Mbps | bottom 16% | 1,949 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | bottom 46% | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 34% | 14% | 19% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 2% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 2% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 9% | 82% | 80% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 24% | 86% | 86% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $104,495 | top 39% | $106,786 | $109,860 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 15% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 36.1% of homes in University Place, against 31.7% across Pierce County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in University Place are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,495 (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 University Place
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in University Place?
Quantum Fiber in University Place, WA
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,944 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 35.1% of University Place homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,944 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 997 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in University Place, WA
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
906 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 12.9% of University Place homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 906 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 875 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in University Place from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lightcurve Fiber in University Place, WA
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lightcurve offers Fiber service to 5.6% of University Place homes. Across the city, Lightcurve Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in University Place?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in University Place, WA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of University Place homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in University Place, WA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of University Place homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 254 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in University Place, WA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of University Place homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in University Place, WA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of University Place homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in University Place?
XFINITY Cable in University Place, WA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,728 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of University Place homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,728 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 177 Mbps throughout the city.
Lightcurve Cable in University Place, WA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lightcurve offers Cable service to 94.9% of University Place homes. Across the city, Lightcurve Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in University Place?
CenturyLink DSL in University Place, WA
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
101 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 80.6% of University Place homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 101 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 40, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in University Place from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in University Place by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
University Place has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in University Place
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in University Place
How University Place Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to University Place that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Fircrest has the most homes with fiber (58.2%) and Fox Island the fewest (0.0%); University Place has 36.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Place (this page) | 35,772 | 36.1% | 1,813 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 85/100 |
| Tacoma | 253,075 | 54.5% | 1,981 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 73/100 |
| Lakewood | 68,376 | 46.8% | 1,815 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Parkland | 37,710 | 37.4% | 2,826 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Artondale | 14,411 | 8.6% | 1,873 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 88/100 |
| Midland | 11,776 | 9.9% | 1,910 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 75/100 |
| Steilacoom | 7,713 | 7.1% | 1,807 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 82/100 |
| Fircrest | 7,467 | 58.2% | 1,661 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 82/100 |
| North Fort Lewis | 5,943 | 0.0% | 1,488 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 85/100 |
| Fox Island | 4,270 | 0.0% | 1,810 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 78/100 |
| Ruston | 946 | 94.3% | 1,838 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in University Place?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Quantum Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in University Place
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| Lightcurve | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 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 University Place Internet Providers
Based on 187 reviews from Washington internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for University Place residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.67 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 99.6% coverage in University Place.
At a national level, based on 4846 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 University Place Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in University Place, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | University Place Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber |  (0) |  (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in University Place
Based on data reported by University Place ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in University Place. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,944 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | University Place Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in University Place?
Of the providers in University Place, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in University Place 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.86 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in University Place, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in University Place
| ISP / Tech Type | University Place Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lightcurve | (0) | (8) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (24) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (130) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
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HughesNet Satellite
August 05, 2026 ### One star only because zero isn’t an option HughesNet provided, without question, the worst internet service and customer service we have ever experienced. We remained customers for seven years—not because we were satisfied, but because we live in a rural area and had no other viable option. The service was never consistently reliable. Streaming a complete movie was nearly impossible. Calls repeatedly dropped, including calls made to HughesNet’s own customer service department because the connection was so unstable. When that happened, they wouldn’t call us back, and we often couldn’t reconnect with them to finish resolving the problem. HughesNet repeatedly claimed we had used all our data, even during periods when we had barely streamed anything and hadn’t managed to watch complete movies. We were told that exceeding the data allowance would only result in slower speeds, but what we experienced wasn’t merely a slowdown—the service would become completely disrupted and practically unusable. Technical support was equally frustrating. Technicians would identify problems or recommend solutions, only for HughesNet to refuse to authorize or implement what its own technicians recommended. We spent years calling, troubleshooting, repeating the same information, and being passed around without receiving a lasting solution. We paid every month for a service that frequently failed to provide even basic, dependable internet access. The moment fiber internet finally became available in our area, we left HughesNet. Since switching, the difference has been unbelievable: reliable service, uninterrupted streaming, stable calls, and none of the constant excuses or mysterious data problems we dealt with before. That alone confirmed that our devices and usage were not the real issue. Seven years with HughesNet gave them more than enough opportunity to provide the service and support we were paying for. They consistently failed at both. I would never recommend HughesNet to anyone. If it appears to be your only option, investigate absolutely every possible alternative before signing up. Being without internet may be less aggravating than paying for internet that repeatedly doesn’t work.
A Mukilteo, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 15, 2026 My internet provider and has consistently provided me with fast speeds. I never have a problem with down loads or streaming. In addition there is never any down time. Even during occasional outages there is always communications from the company. In a short period of time the system is always back up and running.
A Pullman, WA Customer
Ziply Fiber
June 07, 2026 A Tacoma, WA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 16, 2026 I found T-Mobile home internet this year after many years of dissatisfaction with Comcast/Xfinity. So far, it has been a superior service for less money. We've had a couple of blips here and there, but resolved quickly with resetting the wireless router. The router plus 1 booster handles a whole house with about 10 continuously connected devices.
A Walla Walla, WA Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 11, 2026 My internet provider has done exactly what I expected. The outages have been minimal and short in nature. I've never had a major complaint. When a competitor came in with a way lower offer in our neighborhood, I was going to switch and Spectrum essentially sliced my bill in half just like that. I didn't even raise a stink, they just offered it right away. Great customer service and I'm totally fine with the speed they provide, since we're not very "active" internet users.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in University Place?
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 University Place 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 University Place is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in University Place, available to 99.9% 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.