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Astound vs Ziply Fiber in Mount Vernon
In Mount Vernon the real trade-off is reach versus ceiling: Ziply Fiber covers far more homes and goes faster, but Astound’s cable still hits your block in pockets fiber misses.
Ziply Fiber is the stronger overall pick in Mount Vernon, with faster top speeds (up to 6000 Mbps where available), a higher speed score (99 vs 97), and roughly 75% city coverage versus Astound’s ~31%. Both start at the same $20/mo, so price isn’t the tiebreaker here. Choose Ziply Fiber if it reaches your block and you want symmetrical fiber for heavy uploads. Astound’s cable is still a solid, fast option (up to 2000 Mbps) if fiber isn’t available at your address.
At a glance
Astound vs. Ziply Fiber, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound |
Cable | 2 Gig 2 Gig upload |
31% | $20/mo | Solid cable option |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
75% | $20/mo | Top fiber speeds |
Coverage map
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
Coverage in Mount Vernon shifts block to block, so the winner often comes down to your exact address. Ziply Fiber’s ~75% footprint reaches more of the city, but there are pockets where only Astound’s cable is built out. Always run an address check before assuming either provider serves you.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed 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 | 82 | 86 | Ziply Fiber |
| 98274 | East Mount Vernon, Little Mountain, Big Lake, Nookachamps | 31% | 24% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 84 | 84 | Astound |
Speed Score (0–100) blends each provider’s coverage and top speed in that specific ZIP, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
Get connected
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- 2 Gig down · 2 Gig up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 50 Mbps up Cable
- 1 Gig down · 10 Mbps up Copper
- 6 Gig down · 6 Gig up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Ziply Fiber or Astound available at my address in Mount Vernon?
Ziply Fiber covers roughly 75% of Mount Vernon while Astound covers about 31%, so Ziply is more likely to reach you, but neither serves the whole city. Enter your exact address on each provider’s site to confirm what’s actually available on your block.
Which is cheaper in Mount Vernon, Astound or Ziply Fiber?
Both start at $20/mo, so they’re tied on the advertised starting price. Note these are promotional starting rates, so before signing, confirm the post-promo price, any equipment fees, and whether a contract is required with each provider.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, and 4K, Astound or Ziply Fiber?
Ziply Fiber is faster, reaching up to 6000/6000 Mbps where available with a 99 speed score, versus Astound’s up to 2000/2000 Mbps and 97 speed score. Both easily handle 4K and video calls, so pick fiber for the biggest upload headroom, but confirm which speed tiers are offered at your address.
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