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Astound vs Ziply Fiber in Oak Harbor
Ziply Fiber covers more than twice as much of Oak Harbor as Astound and runs faster, but Astound’s cable may still be the only option on your block.
Ziply Fiber is the stronger overall pick in Oak Harbor. It reaches more of the city (~69% vs ~29%), tops out far faster (up to 6000/6000 Mbps where available), and edges Astound on speed score (99 vs 97) — all for the same $20/mo starting price. Astound’s cable is still fast (up to 2000/2000 Mbps where available) and worth it if fiber hasn’t reached your block. Check your address first: coverage, not price, is the real deciding factor here.
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 |
29% | $20/mo | Solid cable option |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
69% | $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
Availability in Oak Harbor shifts block to block, so the winner depends on your exact address. Ziply Fiber reaches more of the city overall (~69%), but pockets sit inside Astound’s ~29% cable footprint where cable is the practical choice. Always run your address through both before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 98277 | Downtown Oak Harbor, City Beach, Rocky Point, Crescent Harbor | 26% | 33% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 83 | 86 | Ziply Fiber |
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
Can I get Ziply Fiber at my address in Oak Harbor?
Ziply Fiber covers about 69% of Oak Harbor, more than double Astound’s ~29%, so odds are decent but not guaranteed. Enter your exact address on both providers’ sites, since fiber availability varies block to block.
Which is cheaper in Oak Harbor, Astound or Ziply Fiber?
Both start at $20/mo in Oak Harbor, so they tie on the advertised entry price. These are promotional starting rates, so before signing confirm the post-promo rate, any equipment fees, and whether a contract applies.
Is Astound or Ziply Fiber fast enough for gaming, WFH, and 4K?
Both are more than fast enough — Astound reaches up to 2000/2000 Mbps and Ziply up to 6000/6000 Mbps where available, with speed scores of 97 and 99. For heavy upload work like video calls or streaming, pick Ziply’s symmetrical fiber where you can get it.
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