Kennewick, WA Internet
Internet Providers in Kennewick, WA
Compare every internet provider in Kennewick, WA: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedSpectrum is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 85% of the city, and its overall footprint reaching about 86%. If Ziply Fiber reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with fiber speeds up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps reaching about 54% of the city, though its overall footprint is about 81%.
The neighborhood picture shifts noticeably: in West Kennewick, ZIP 99336, Ziply Fiber leads with 73% coverage and that fiber tier, while Spectrum covers 23%. East Kennewick, ZIP 99337, leans Spectrum at 52%, with Ziply Fiber close behind at 40% and its up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber available there. Southridge, ZIP 99338, is another strong Ziply Fiber area at 56%, while Spectrum reaches 35%, including a small fiber footprint. Canyon Lakes is worth checking especially carefully, since citywide and ZIP-level coverage can change from one street to the next. PocketiNet is a practical fixed wireless option across about 88% of the city, with speeds up to 200/50 Mbps. Confirm the exact address before choosing, because the available technology and speed can change at the curb.
Best Internet Providers in Kennewick, WA
Best plan here: Internet Gig 1 Gig — faster than 79% of all internet options in Washington
- Internet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
- Internet 100$30/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable100 MbpsDownload23Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Spectrum’s headline score of 79/100 reflects cable service with up to 1,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, enough for 4K streaming, gaming, and multiple connected devices. That makes it a solid, reliable choice and puts it above Kennewick’s city average of 56, though the 1 Gig plan is available to about 85% of the city, so confirm your address qualifies before signing up.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s fastest option is cable with up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, which is excellent for streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple users, and it earns a good 79/100 Speed Score. Cable plans are available to about 85% of Kennewick, though availability is address-dependent, so check your exact address before choosing, especially if you need the stronger upload performance that fiber may offer elsewhere.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 5 Gig — faster than 98% of all internet options in Washington
- Fiber 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$80Per month
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$60Per month
- Fiber GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month
- Fiber 300/300Fiber300 MbpsDownload71Our score$30Per month
- Fiber 100/100Fiber100 MbpsDownload23Our score$20Per month
Source: Ziply Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Fiber is a top-tier option for low-latency browsing, streaming, gaming, and demanding home use, with the Fiber 5 Gig plan offering up to 5,000 Mbps both ways. Its 98/100 Speed Score is above Kennewick’s city average of 56, making it an excellent choice. Fiber availability depends on your address, and the Fiber 5 Gig plan reaches about 54% of the city.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Ziply Fiber
Fiber means Ziply can support demanding everyday use, including streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices, with plans offering up to 5,000 Mbps both ways. Its fastest Fiber 5 Gig plan has a Speed Score of 98/100 and is available to about 54% of Kennewick, while the provider’s overall coverage is 80.8%, so check your address first because the best fiber options are not citywide.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
xyTel
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 79% of all internet options in Washington
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Households with heavy streaming, gaming, and multiple simultaneous users should consider xyTel’s fiber, which offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways and has a Speed Score of 79, above Kennewick’s average top speed score of 56. Availability is highly address-dependent because this 1000 Mbps fiber plan reaches about 1% of the city, while the 100 Mbps fiber plan has a lower Speed Score of 23, so check which tier is offered at your address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About xyTel
Households that need fast, reliable internet for streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple users should check xyTel first, since its fiber plan offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways and has good speeds. Fiber availability is highly address-dependent and reaches about 1% of Kennewick census blocks for that plan, while the other option is up to 100 Mbps both ways, so verify your address and look for faster alternatives if xyTel’s gigabit service is unavailable.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
PocketiNet
Speeds up to 200 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 65% of all internet options in Washington
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Homes needing moderate everyday connectivity, including streaming and video calls, may find PocketiNet’s licensed fixed wireless service suitable, with speeds up to 200 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload and a 65/100 Speed Score. That plan is available across about 88% of Kennewick, but fixed wireless can vary by address and offers limited performance compared with higher-quality alternatives. The up to 25 Mbps download and 8 Mbps upload plan, rated 5/100, is a basic-use option, so check what other services are available at your specific address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About PocketiNet
Households with moderate internet needs may find PocketiNet a workable choice, with fixed wireless offering up to 200 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, although this below average option has a Speed Score of 65/100. That faster plan reaches about 88% of Kennewick census blocks, but availability is address-dependent, and the fallback plan offers only up to 25 Mbps download and 8 Mbps upload in about 4% of blocks, which may not be sufficient for busy modern households, so check for the faster option first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 71% of all internet options in Washington
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload71Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, making it a good option for streaming, video calls, and everyday household use, though fixed wireless can be more variable than wired connections. Its 5G Home plan has a Speed Score of 71/100, above Kennewick’s city average of 56, and is available to about 48% of the city. Check your address carefully, since this plan’s availability may not extend to every Verizon service location.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
5G fixed wireless offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is a good fit for streaming, video calls, and everyday online use, though performance can vary with wireless conditions. Verizon’s 5G Home plan has a good 71/100 Speed Score and is available to about 48% of Kennewick, so check your address before counting on it, especially since this option requires bundling with a qualifying postpaid mobile unlimited plan and Auto Pay.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
EV Holdings 1 LLC
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 79% of all internet options in Washington
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Fixed wireless can handle streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, with EV Holdings 1 LLC’s up to 250/50 Mbps plan earning a 71/100 Speed Score across 52.9% of Kennewick. Its up to 1000/1000 Mbps Licensed Fixed Wireless plan scores 79/100, above the city’s 56 average, but reaches only 0.1% of the city. Availability and performance depend on your exact address, so check which plan is offered there and compare other available technologies if only the slower options qualify.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About EV Holdings 1 LLC
Fixed wireless can handle streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, with EV Holdings 1 LLC offering up to 250 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload across about 53% of Kennewick, plus an up to 1000 Mbps plan in a very small area of about 0%. Availability is highly address-dependent, and the fallback plans range down to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload or slower, so check for the faster option first if your household has multiple heavy users or relies on reliable high-speed service.
Available Plans
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Washington
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Households seeking a budget-friendly connection for streaming, work, and everyday use may find T-Mobile’s fixed wireless service a good fit, with plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload and a Speed Score of 76/100, above Kennewick’s city average of 56. Fixed wireless is generally adequate, though it can be less consistent than cable or fiber, so real-world performance may vary. The 500 Mbps plans are available to about 26% of the city, making address-level eligibility important and worth checking before you rely on the advertised speeds.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that want solid everyday speeds and already have, or are willing to add, a qualifying postpaid voice line. Its fixed wireless plans offer up to 500 Mbps down and 60 Mbps up, with a good 76/100 Speed Score, but the 500 Mbps and 400 Mbps options are available to only about 26% of Kennewick, so check your address first and compare faster fiber or cable options if offered. The advertised introductory prices also increase after 12 months, and bundling is required.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Columbia iConnect
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Slower than 77% of all internet options in Washington
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Licensed fixed wireless is adequate for basic browsing and streaming, but it can be more variable than wired connections. Columbia iConnect’s strongest plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 23/100, while its 50/10 Mbps plan scores 15/100, so consider checking other providers first for stronger performance. The 100/20 Mbps plan reaches about 6% of Kennewick, making address-level availability especially important.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Columbia iConnect
Licensed fixed wireless can handle browsing, streaming, and video calls reasonably well, with speeds up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, but it is an adequate rather than top-tier option. Columbia iConnect’s faster plan reaches only about 6% of Kennewick, while the 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload fallback is even more limited, so check your address for faster internet options first if your household needs reliable high-bandwidth service.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Washington
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload65Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload23Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Satellite service can provide up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload on Starlink’s Residential Max plan, but higher latency may affect video calls, gaming, and other real-time uses. Its 76/100 Speed Score is above Kennewick’s city average of 56, making it competitive for satellite internet, and the plan is available to 100.0% of the city. Because satellite typically has more latency than fiber or cable, check other options at your address if low-latency performance is a priority.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Satellite internet can provide broad access and useful speeds for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, but its higher latency may make gaming and other real-time activities less reliable. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130/mo, while the $85/mo and $55/mo plans offer up to 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps download respectively, so check whether fiber or cable is available at your address before choosing satellite.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 77% of all internet options in Washington
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload23Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload5Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Starting at $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 23/100 Speed Score is below Kennewick’s city average of 56. Because this is satellite service, performance is limited compared with other technologies, so consider checking what else is available at your address before choosing it. The lower-cost Select plan offers up to 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload for $49.99/mo for the first 12 months, while Lite offers up to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload for $39.99/mo, with Speed Scores of 15/100 and 5/100 respectively.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, while cheaper plans start at $39.99/mo, but Fusion’s 23/100 Speed Score reflects the limitations of satellite service. Every listed plan is available to 100.0% of Kennewick, but check your address for fiber or cable first because those technologies are generally better for modern gaming, video calls, and heavy streaming, while HughesNet is mainly a fallback where faster options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 80% of all internet options in Washington
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload20Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload13Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Kennewick
Viasat is a limited-performance option compared with alternatives in Kennewick, with a headline Speed Score of 20/100 versus the city average of 56. Its Viasat Essentials satellite plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, with availability to 100% of the city, but satellite service can have higher latency and more limitations than other technologies. Address-level availability can still vary by plan, so consider checking what else is available at your address first.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is a broad-coverage fallback, but it should not be your first choice for modern internet needs because its satellite plans are below average, with the faster option offering up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month. Viasat Essentials is available to 100% of Kennewick, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month, so check your address for faster fiber, cable, or other local options first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Kennewick
All 20 product lines from the 7 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 20 plans
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$60Per month~85.2%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload65Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)500 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month~85.2%CoverageCable
- Ziply FiberFiber 5 Gig5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$80Per month~54.4%CoverageFiber
- Ziply FiberFiber 2 Gig2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$60Per month~54.4%CoverageFiber
- Ziply FiberFiber Gig1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month~54.8%CoverageFiber
- Ziply FiberFiber 300/300300 MbpsDownload71Our score$30Per month~54.8%CoverageFiber
- Verizon5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)300 MbpsDownload71Our score$60Per month~47.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- StarlinkResidential 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload23Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Kennewick providers head-to-head
See how Kennewick’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Kennewick
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet 100 for 100 Mbps at its listed $30/mo promotional starting rate.
Its cable tier reaches about 85% of Kennewick, supporting shared browsing, video calls, and streaming.
Check first: Confirm Spectrum service reaches your address before relying on its 85% city coverage.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Ziply Fiber 100/100 for symmetrical service where its fiber network reaches your address.
Ziply’s 100/100 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 55% of Kennewick, useful for uploads and video meetings.
Check first: Ziply’s fastest 6,000 Mbps tier reaches about 54%, not its full overall footprint.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Ziply Fiber 5 Gig where available for 5,000 Mbps symmetrical fiber service.
Its 5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 54% of Kennewick and offers substantial household capacity.
Check first: Verify fiber availability at your address because the 5,000 Mbps tier is not citywide.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Consider Starlink Residential 100 for 100 Mbps service available everywhere in Kennewick.
Starlink’s 100 Mbps plan reaches every address, providing a broad fallback where wired options are unavailable.
Check first: Satellite availability is broad, but compare its performance with wired service at your address.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Kennewick
West Kennewick 99336
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for High-speed symmetrical fiber.
Ziply Fiber reaches about 73% of ZIP 99336 with fiber service up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps.
East Kennewick 99337
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Spectrum reaches about 52% of ZIP 99337 with cable service up to 1,000/35 Mbps.
Southridge 99338
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for Multi-gig fiber.
Ziply Fiber reaches about 56% of ZIP 99338 with fiber service up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps.
Internet providers near Kennewick
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Kennewick, check the neighboring market directly.
Kennewick Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Kennewick, WA?
Spectrum is the best overall provider, with cable up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 85% of Kennewick. If it reaches your address, Ziply Fiber is the faster choice, offering fiber up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps across about 54% of the city.
What is the fastest internet in Kennewick, WA?
Ziply Fiber is the fastest where available, offering fiber up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps across about 54% of Kennewick. Spectrum is the best overall choice, with 1,000 Mbps cable reaching about 85% of the city.
Which internet provider covers the most of Kennewick, WA?
PocketiNet covers the largest non-satellite footprint at about 91% of Kennewick. Satellite providers Starlink, HughesNet, and Viasat are available everywhere, while PocketiNet offers licensed fixed wireless service at 200/50 Mbps.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Kennewick, WA?
Ziply Fiber Fiber 100/100 is the cheapest plan at a promotional starting rate of $20/mo for 100 Mbps, reaching about 55% of Kennewick. Check your address because this plan’s fiber availability is narrower than Ziply Fiber’s overall footprint.
Can I get fiber internet in Kennewick?
Ziply Fiber’s 6,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 54% of Kennewick, while Spectrum fiber reaches about 2% and xyTel fiber about 1%. Check your exact address, because fiber tiers cover much less than some providers’ overall footprints.
What internet speed do I need in Kennewick?
Kennewick households can choose 100 Mbps for lighter use, 500 Mbps for heavier streaming, or 1,000 Mbps for demanding households. Spectrum’s 500 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps cable tiers each reach about 85% of the city, while Ziply’s 1,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 55%.
Is Ziply Fiber available in Southridge?
Ziply Fiber reaches about 56% of Southridge in ZIP 99338, including fiber service up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps. Availability varies by address, so verify the exact location before choosing a multi-gig plan.
How We Analyze Internet in Kennewick
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Kennewick report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Kennewick
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.