Internet in Seattle at a glance
- Top providers
- Quantum Fiber, Xfinity, Astound, Ziply Fiber
- Fastest option
- Ziply Fiber up to 10 Gig; Quantum Fiber up to 8 Gig
- Cheapest starting price
- Ziply/Astound from ~$20/mo; Quantum Fiber from $50/mo
- Fiber availability
- Quantum Fiber (~85%), Astound, Ziply, CenturyLink fiber
- Connection types
- Fiber, cable, 5G fixed wireless, satellite
In Seattle, Quantum Fiber is the top pick (symmetrical fiber, ~85% coverage, from $50 for 500 Mbps), Xfinity is the most widely available (cable ~98%), and Astound and Ziply Fiber offer the cheapest plans (from ~$20) — a market with no AT&T or Verizon wired service.
Seattle's provider mix is distinct — no AT&T or Verizon Fios here. Quantum Fiber (CenturyLink's fiber arm) is CNET's top pick with symmetrical speeds reaching ~85% of the city; Xfinity cable covers ~98% (the broad option, but with data caps unless you pay for unlimited); Astound (formerly Wave) and Ziply Fiber offer the cheapest entry (~$20) with symmetrical fiber; and CenturyLink DSL is a budget fallback. T-Mobile 5G rounds out the options.
📞 Fastest way to get connected in Seattle
Availability changes street by street — especially fiber. The quickest way to know exactly what's at your address (and lock in today's promotions) is to call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065. No obligation, and they'll check every provider for your specific Seattle address in minutes.
Internet providers available in Seattle
Here's a snapshot of the main internet providers serving Seattle, Washington. Because availability is address-specific, call (844) 933-1065 to confirm what's at your exact location.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | From* | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | Up to 8 Gig | $50/mo | ~85% of the city |
| Xfinity | Cable | Up to 2 Gig | $40/mo | ~98% of the city |
| Astound (Wave) | Cable/Fiber | Up to 2 Gig | $20/mo | strong downtown and in Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Ballard |
| Ziply Fiber | Fiber | Up to 10 Gig | $20/mo | the lowest entry price in the city |
| CenturyLink | Fiber & DSL | Up to 940 Mbps | $55/mo | widely available (DSL); fiber via Quantum |
| T-Mobile 5G Home | 5G | Up to ~415 Mbps | $35/mo | Citywide |
| Satellite (Starlink/Viasat) | Satellite | Up to ~350 Mbps | $50/mo | Everywhere |
*Starting/promotional prices with typical conditions, illustrative and varying by address. Promotions change frequently — confirm current pricing by phone.
Seattle provider breakdown
Quantum Fiber
The top pick in Seattle — Quantum Fiber (the fiber arm of CenturyLink/Lumen) delivers symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gig with no data caps and flat pricing. Covering ~85% of the city.
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A major cable provider in Seattle, covering ~98% of the city, with speeds up to 2 Gig and a free mobile line for 12 months with qualifying internet. (1.2 TB data cap in most markets.)
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Astound Broadband (formerly Wave) is a well-regarded Seattle provider — strong downtown and in Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Ballard — with cable and fiber up to 2 Gig, low intro pricing (from ~$20), and no data caps.
📞 Call about Astound (Wave) — (844) 933-1065Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber is a Northwest fiber provider in Seattle (the lowest entry price in the city) — symmetrical speeds up to 10 Gig, the lowest entry price in town (from ~$20), with no data caps and flat pricing.
📞 Call about Ziply Fiber — (844) 933-1065CenturyLink
CenturyLink offers fiber (symmetrical up to 940 Mbps, now largely branded Quantum Fiber) and widely-available DSL in Seattle (widely available (DSL); fiber via Quantum), with no long-term contract — the DSL is a budget fallback where fiber isn't built out.
📞 Call about CenturyLink — (844) 933-1065T-Mobile 5G Home
Nationwide 5G home internet, available across Seattle. $35/mo with AutoPay and a T-Mobile voice line, no contract, no equipment fees, and a 5-year price guarantee.
📞 Call about T-Mobile 5G Home — (844) 933-1065Satellite (Starlink/Viasat)
Available anywhere as a fallback. Rarely the first choice in a well-served city, but an option for addresses wired and 5G providers don't reach. Starlink now offers speeds up to ~350 Mbps with no data caps.
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📞 Call (844) 933-1065Choosing the best internet in Seattle
For most Seattle households:
- Want the best fiber? Quantum Fiber — symmetrical, ~85% coverage, from $50.
- No fiber, or want the most-available + free mobile line? Xfinity (~98%).
- Want the cheapest fiber? Astound or Ziply Fiber (from ~$20).
Note: there's no AT&T or Verizon wired service in Seattle. Call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065 to check your exact address.
Bundling internet in Seattle
In Seattle, Xfinity's free mobile line for 12 months is the standout cable bundle, while Quantum Fiber, Astound, and Ziply offer flat fiber pricing with no data caps. T-Mobile customers can bundle their 5G home internet with their phone plans. For the full picture, see our complete bundling guide, internet + mobile, and free mobile line deals.
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Frequently asked questions
Quantum Fiber is CNET's top pick (symmetrical fiber, ~85%, from $50). Xfinity is the most widely available (~98%), and Astound and Ziply Fiber are the cheapest (from ~$20). There's no AT&T or Verizon wired service here. The best for you depends on your exact address — call (844) 933-1065 to check.
Yes — Seattle has strong fiber from Quantum Fiber (~85%), Astound, Ziply, and CenturyLink. Confirm fiber for your exact address.
Ziply and Astound start around $20/month, Quantum Fiber from $50, Xfinity from ~$40, CenturyLink DSL around $55, and T-Mobile 5G around $35–$50. Multi-gig plans cost more. Confirm current rates for your address.
Ziply and Astound's low entry pricing, plus Xfinity's free mobile line, are standout deals. Call a free advisor to find the best deal for your address.
Yes — Quantum Fiber, Astound, Ziply, T-Mobile 5G, and CenturyLink all offer no-contract options in Seattle. Call to see which reach your home.