10 Best Internet Providers in Whatcom County, WA
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| Whatcom County ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,928 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real Whatcom County Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Whatcom 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 Whatcom County.
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Whatcom 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 Whatcom County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Whatcom County, WA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Whatcom County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Whatcom County, WA?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Whatcom County based on 230 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Whatcom County, Washington, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Whatcom County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Whatcom County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Whatcom County Overall | Washington Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| PogoZone | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (129) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (31) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (24) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (117) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on 230 reviews from Washington internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Whatcom County residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.24 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. PogoZone wins for second-place in Washington, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 84.8% coverage in Whatcom County.
At a national level, based on 4865 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Whatcom County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Whatcom County
- Ziply - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Centurylink - fiber coverage map
- PogoZone - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- PogoZone - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- Centurylink - dsl coverage map
- Ziply - dsl coverage map
- PogoZone - cable coverage map

Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Whatcom County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ziply 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 Whatcom County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Ziply | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| PogoZone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Whatcom County
| ISP / Tech Type | Whatcom County Speed | Washington Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (2) | (129) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| PogoZone | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (31) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (117) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (24) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Whatcom County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Whatcom County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,393 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county 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 Whatcom County?
Washington customers rate PogoZone 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.
PogoZone received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Whatcom County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Whatcom County, Washington, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Whatcom County
| ISP / Tech Type | Whatcom County Affordability | Washington Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| PogoZone | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (129) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (24) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (0) | (31) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (117) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Whatcom County 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 county 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 Whatcom County below, including the metrics used and how Whatcom County compares to the rest of Washington and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Whatcom County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 50.06% | 53.55% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 2,928 Mbps | 2,784 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Whatcom County. | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 15% | 19% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 97% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 94% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 78% | 80% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 80% | 81% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Whatcom County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Whatcom County is B-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Whatcom County is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Whatcom County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Whatcom County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
93% of Whatcom County households have an internet connection despite having 98.21% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Whatcom County 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 Counties Compare to Whatcom County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
How Much Speed does a Whatcom County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Whatcom County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Washington average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Whatcom County’s average household income is $88,424 which is about average for the Washington average of $109,860 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Whatcom County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Washington average of 15%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Washington who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Whatcom County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Whatcom County households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Whatcom County?
Ziply Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
Ziply offers Fiber service to 26.2% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 5,991 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 6,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Ziply Fiber. Ziply Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Whatcom County from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 19.0% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,740 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 2,433 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 957 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 915 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Whatcom County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
PogoZone Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
PogoZone offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, PogoZone Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Whatcom County, WA
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Whatcom County?
XFINITY Cable in Whatcom County, WA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 86.5% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,518 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 122 Mbps throughout the county.
Astound Broadband Cable in Whatcom County, WA
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 14.0% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
PogoZone Cable in Whatcom County, WA
PogoZone offers Cable service to 1.2% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, PogoZone Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Whatcom County?
Centurylink DSL in Whatcom County, WA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 47.4% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Whatcom County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ziply DSL in Whatcom County, WA
Ziply offers DSL service to 6.0% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 23, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the county. Ziply DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Whatcom County from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in Whatcom County, WA
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 2.3% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Whatcom County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Whatcom County, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Whatcom 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 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
PogoZone Fixed Wireless in Whatcom County, WA
PogoZone offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, PogoZone Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 7.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Whatcom County, WA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.5% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Whatcom County, WA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.6% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Whatcom County, WA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.6% of Whatcom County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Whatcom 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 Whatcom County is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. 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 Whatcom County is PogoZone.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Whatcom County, 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 Whatcom County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Whatcom County 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 Whatcom County’s B- ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Whatcom County
Customer Reviews
Rebeca H.
XFINITY Cable
December 03, 2025 I have always relied on Comcast to deliver consistent quality and reliability in my internet service. The few times over 10 years there has been an outage, I am comforted by my past experiences of swift restoration of service. In all regards, I have never been disappointed. In addition, Xfinity (Comcast) always has cost-saving promotions.
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Frank C
Surf Fixed Wireless
May 28, 2025 I have been using Surf Internet's 25Mbps service since May 2018. I paid for the modem and installation fee was waived due to paying a year of service. A Shaw technician came to install the modem. Service is very stable, 99+% of the time. I experience service dropout once or twice a year, the longest is around 2 hours. But I know this is Shaw's fault. I use VoIP service from another company. So far in 6+ years I only have to call the technical staff once, only to find out I need to wait for a full minute before restarting the router.
Previously my dreadful experience with Telus/Shaw was the 45+min wait time before I can speak to their customer rep.
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A Everson, WA Customer
PogoZone Fixed Wireless
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A Bellingham, WA Customer
XFINITY Cable
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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.
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