Several internet providers serve the Seattle area to provide connectivity to everyone. The city of Seattle wants to make technology accessible to all as well, offering programs that provide discounted smartphones and free computer access. And residents who cannot afford home broadband service may qualify for low-cost internet access for as little as $10 per month through a city program. Take a closer look at the best Seattle internet providers. Let’s see how the top contenders in Seattle compare:
How we found the best internet provider in Seattle
We analyzed several companies to find the best internet companies in Seattle. Features:
Price: Two high-speed internet plans of $49 and $65 per month are available. Either are guaranteed for as long as you keep the plan through the Price For Life offer.Speed and data: CenturyLink’s $49 internet service plan provides speeds of up to 100Mbps. Or you can opt for 940Mbps download and upload speeds in the higher-priced plan.Plans/ packages: Add unlimited local and nationwide calling to the 100Mbps internet plan for $85 per month.Contract options: CenturyLink won’t require you to sign a long-term contract, but they do guarantee the price of your service plan as long as you keep it.
Features:
Price: Frontier has three pricing tiers of $29.99, $39.99 and $74.99 per month.Speed and data: Frontier doesn’t cap data in any of its three internet plans, which come with 50Mbps for the $29.99 per month plan, followed by 500Mbps and 1000Mbps (1GB) speeds.Plans/ packages: The Double Plan includes 500/500Mbps Internet and FiOS TV (Basic) for $64.98 per month and the Triple Plan with Voice, Gig Connection internet and FiOS TV (Basic) for $109.98 per month.Contract options: To lock in the best price, Frontier FiOS requires a 24-month contract.
Wave also has a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not happy, you can cancel the service and receive a refund within the 30-day limit with no obligations. Features:
Price: Wave offers two service plans – High Speed 100 Internet is regularly $69.95 per month, and GigaBit Internet is $99.95 per month. The internet provider has specials as low as $19.95 per month for the first six months for new subscribers.Speed and data: Expect speeds of 100 Mbps when you sign up for the High Speed 100 Internet plan and 1000Mbps with the GigaBit Internet plan.Plans/ packages: You can create a TV bundle starting at $19.95/mo for six months besides the two internet plans. Add equipment, such as TiVo Streaming DVR to personalize your TV bundle.Contract options: Wave doesn’t lock customers into contracts. You can cancel at any time.
Features:
Price: Internet prices start at $29.99 per month for the Performance Starter Plus plan. You’ll get 25Mbps download speeds and can add a Flex 4K streaming device for free.Speed and data: Xfinity claims the Performance Starter Plus plan’s 25Mbps is enough for one to two individuals online at once. Data is capped to 1TB per month.Plans/ packages: Xfinity bundles high-speed Internet at various speeds from 25Mbps to 1000Mbps with phone service and cable TV for $34.99 to $159.99 per month, depending on the cable channels.Contract options: Internet service comes with a 12-month contract, while cable TV requires a 24-month commitment.
Some of the key features we examined are:
Coverage: Seattle and its suburbs are growing every day. We focused on internet providers with a wide coverage area to ensure that the plans and offers reviewed are available to most Seattle residents.Value: We weighed features such as speeds, data caps, bundles available and contract lengths to determine which internet providers in Seattle provide customers with the most value for the monthly price.Customer Satisfaction. Consumer satisfaction ratings from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and J.D. Power are an important part of the decision-making process on which services and products are the best. While internet service provider ratings are mediocre across the board, we analyzed each internet provider individually by comparing the company to industry averages.
