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Astound vs Ziply Fiber in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon’s trade-off is Astound’s broader cable-tier reach versus Ziply Fiber’s much faster symmetrical fiber where available at your address.
Ziply Fiber is the better overall pick because it combines wider availability, dramatically faster downloads and uploads, and the same $20/mo starting price. Ziply wins on speed and coverage, while price is a tie; its 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber plan is available where it reaches the address. Astound is right for shoppers who can get its cable service and want strong downloads at a lower upload expectation. Ziply is the stronger choice for gaming, work-from-home, heavy streaming, and households with several connected devices.
At a glance
Astound vs. Ziply Fiber, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound |
Cable | 1 Gig 50 Mbps upload |
31% | $20/mo | Solid cable option |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
75% | $20/mo | Top fiber speeds |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
Ziply Fiber reaches about 75% of Mount Vernon overall, compared with Astound at about 31%, but coverage varies block to block. At some addresses, Astound’s cable tier reaches about 30% of the city while Ziply Fiber’s fastest fiber tier reaches about 28%, so check your exact address before choosing.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 98273 | Downtown Mount Vernon, West Mount Vernon, Skagit Valley, Bakerview | 22% | 36% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 14 | 35 | Ziply Fiber |
| 98274 | East Mount Vernon, Little Mountain, Big Lake, Nookachamps | 31% | 24% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 19 | 23 | Ziply Fiber |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Mount Vernon city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Astound or Ziply Fiber available at my Mount Vernon address?
Ziply Fiber reaches about 75% of Mount Vernon overall, while Astound reaches about 31% across its technologies. Availability varies block to block, so check both providers using your exact address before signing up.
Which is cheaper, Astound or Ziply Fiber, and what will I actually pay?
Both Astound and Ziply Fiber have a $20/mo promotional starting price. These are promotional rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing.
Which is faster for gaming, work from home, or 4K streaming?
Ziply Fiber’s fiber tier reaches up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps where available and reaches about 28% of the city, while Astound’s cable tier reaches up to 1,500/50 Mbps and reaches about 30%. Ziply is the better performance choice when available; check your address and household needs before ordering.
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