Best Internet Providers in Waterville, WA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waterville, WA
Waterville has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Waterville.
Ranks compare Waterville with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waterville, WA at a Glance
Waterville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Native Network
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Dougly County
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Ziply
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
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 Waterville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waterville, WA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waterville based on Washington customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Waterville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.58% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waterville?
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 Waterville
- native network - dsl coverage map
- Dougly County - dsl coverage map
- Ziply - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ziply - fixed wireless coverage map
- native network - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dougly County - fixed wireless coverage map
How Waterville Compares to Places Its Size
Waterville's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 18%.
| Measure | Waterville | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Douglas County | Washington | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.1% | top 33% | 95.3% | 53.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 961 Mbps | bottom 20% | 989 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 12% | 7.3 | 6.5 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 9% | 19% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 90% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 26% | 76% | 80% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 40% | 81% | 86% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $84,183 | top 35% | $89,424 | $109,860 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 13% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 92.1% of homes in Waterville, against 95.3% across Douglas County and 53.5% across Washington. Households in Waterville are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,183 (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 Waterville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waterville?
Ziply Fiber in Waterville, WA
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ziply offers Fiber service to 92.1% of Waterville homes. Across the city, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waterville?
Ziply Fixed Wireless in Waterville, WA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Ziply offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Waterville homes. Across the city, Ziply Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waterville, WA
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Waterville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waterville, WA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
289 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Waterville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 289 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waterville, WA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of Waterville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waterville, WA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of Waterville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
native network Fixed Wireless in Waterville, WA
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
native network offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Waterville homes. Across the city, native network Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 Mbps
Dougly County Fixed Wireless in Waterville, WA
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
The Douglas County Community Network (DCCN) offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Waterville homes. Across the city, Dougly County Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waterville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Waterville, WA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waterville?
native network DSL in Waterville, WA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
native network offers DSL service to 95.4% of Waterville homes. Across the city, native network DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Dougly County DSL in Waterville, WA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
The Douglas County Community Network (DCCN) offers DSL service to 95.4% of Waterville homes. Across the city, Dougly County DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in Waterville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Waterville has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waterville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Waterville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98858 | 1,772 | 89.8% | 963 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 68/100 |
How Waterville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waterville that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Sunnyslope has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Chelan Falls the fewest (64.8%); Waterville has 92.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville (this page) | 1,496 | 92.1% | 961 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 70/100 |
| Chelan | 5,106 | 88.0% | 1,350 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 70/100 |
| Sunnyslope | 4,157 | 99.6% | 998 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Orondo | 2,056 | 77.4% | 941 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 64/100 |
| Entiat | 1,786 | 85.0% | 1,286 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Chelan Falls | 1,117 | 64.8% | 1,205 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Ardenvoir | 557 | 88.3% | 1,066 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Lakeside | 527 | 89.4% | 1,271 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 44/100 |
| Palisades | 197 | 84.3% | 923 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Farmer | 106 | 94.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Withrow | 86 | 64.0% | 866 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waterville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Ziply. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, native network and The Douglas County Community Network (DCCN) 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 Waterville
| Ziply | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| native network | 1,000 |
| The Douglas County Community Network (DCCN) | 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 Waterville Internet Providers
Based on 55 reviews from Washington internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waterville residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Ziply wins for second-place in Washington, with 3.76 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Waterville.
At a national level, based on 2296 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 Waterville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waterville, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterville Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Native Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dougly County | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waterville
Based on data reported by Waterville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through native network and The Douglas County Community Network (DCCN). These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Waterville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 975 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 Ziply. This indicates Ziply reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterville Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (0) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Native Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dougly County | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waterville?
Of the providers in Waterville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waterville 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Waterville, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waterville
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterville Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Native Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dougly County | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Washington
Customer Reviews
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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 Waterville?
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 Waterville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be native network and The Douglas County Community Network (DCCN). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Ziply may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Waterville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Ziply, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waterville, available to 99.6% 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.