6 Best Internet Providers in Upper Preston, WA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Upper Preston, WA?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Upper Preston based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Upper Preston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 98.62% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Upper Preston

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upper Preston Internet Providers

Based on 170 reviews from Washington internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Upper Preston residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.26 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Washington, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 88.3% coverage in Upper Preston.

At a national level, based on 4299 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Upper Preston?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Upper Preston, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Upper Preston

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Upper Preston

Based on data reported by Upper Preston 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 Upper Preston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Upper Preston?

Washington customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Upper Preston customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Upper Preston

Upper Preston 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 Upper Preston below, including the metrics used and how Upper Preston compares to the rest of Washington and nation.

Upper Preston ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper Preston	Washington	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Upper Preston that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	1,973 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 Upper Preston.	4.9	6.5	6.8

 

Upper Preston Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper Preston	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.	2.7	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.	36%	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.	96%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	82%	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.	82%	81%	76%

Upper Preston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Upper Preston is C-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Upper Preston is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Upper Preston have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Upper Preston 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.

95% of Upper Preston households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Upper Preston 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 Upper Preston?

How Much Speed does a Upper Preston Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Upper Preston is 2.7, which is larger than the Washington average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Upper Preston's average household income is $170,421 which is much higher than the Washington average of $106,027 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Upper Preston also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 36% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Upper Preston has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Upper Preston households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upper Preston?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Upper Preston, WA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upper Preston?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Upper Preston?

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

To see how Upper Preston 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 Upper Preston's C- ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.