Puyallup, WA Internet
Internet Providers in Puyallup, WA
Compare every internet provider in Puyallup, WA: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedXfinity is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 64% of Puyallup, while its overall footprint reaches about 99% of the city. Ziply Fiber offers fiber speeds up to 10,000 Mbps reaching about 54% of the city; if it reaches your address, it is the faster choice. CenturyLink is the broadest backup where Xfinity does not reach, mostly DSL with speeds up to 140 Mbps reaching about 10% of the city, and an overall footprint of about 71%.
Local results lean heavily toward Ziply Fiber: it reaches about 93% of ZIP 98372, about 87% of Downtown Puyallup, and about 84% of South Hill. Around Pierce College Puyallup, Ziply reaches about 65%, making an address check especially important for student apartments and reliable Zoom, streaming, or gaming. ZIP 98375 is more mixed, with Ziply at about 47% and Xfinity at about 34%, while older pockets such as Manorwood may still face slower copper or DSL infrastructure. Fixed wireless from providers such as Verizon or T-Mobile can be worth checking, but coverage changes street to street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in Puyallup, WA
Best plan here: 2 Gig — faster than 90% of all internet options in Washington
- 2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$100Per month
- 1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable1,200 MbpsDownload85Our score$100Per month
- 1 GigCable1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month
- 500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)Cable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- 300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable300 MbpsDownload71Our score$40Per month
Source: Xfinity 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
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Puyallup
Xfinity’s 1.2 Gig cable plan reaches 99.2% of Puyallup, giving most households a strong chance of qualifying. Cable is a solid, reliable choice, and Xfinity’s top Speed Score of 90/100 is above the city average of 58, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload on the 2 Gig plan. Plan availability varies by address, so confirm which tier you can receive before choosing the fastest option.
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 Xfinity
Xfinity reaches 99.2% of Puyallup, so most shoppers have a strong chance of getting service. Its cable plans offer excellent options for most households, including up to 2 Gig downloads with a Speed Score of 90/100, while the up to 1.2 Gig plan is available to 99.2% of the city; the fastest tiers are address-dependent, so check your exact address to confirm availability and pricing.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
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 Puyallup
Fiber provides low-latency performance for demanding everyday use, and Ziply’s Fiber 5 Gig plan offers up to 5,000 Mbps both ways with a Speed Score of 98/100, well above Puyallup’s city average of 58. It is a top-tier option for households with heavy streaming, gaming, large downloads, or many connected devices, while the Fiber 300/300 plan offers up to 300 Mbps both ways for lighter needs. Fiber availability is address-dependent, with these plans reaching about 54% of Puyallup, so confirm your address before relying on the best 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 Ziply Fiber
Fiber provides excellent everyday performance for streaming, video calls, gaming, and large downloads, and Ziply Fiber offers up to 5,000 Mbps both ways on its fastest Fiber 5 Gig plan. Fiber service is available to about 54% of Puyallup, with lower-priced options from up to 100 Mbps to up to 2,000 Mbps, so check your address to confirm the faster fiber plans are available.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber Internet – 940 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Washington
- Fiber Internet – 940 MbpsFiber940 MbpsDownload76Our score$75Per month
- CenturyLink Internet 100 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months (Paperless billing or prepay required; speed may not be available in your area)DSL100 MbpsDownload23Our score$55Per month
Source: CenturyLink 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
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Puyallup
CenturyLink is a competitive choice in Puyallup, with a 76/100 Speed Score that is above the city average of 58. Its Fiber Internet plan is a top-tier option, offering up to 940 Mbps download and upload for $75 per month, but it is available to only about 5% of the city, so address eligibility matters. Where fiber is unavailable, the 100 Mbps DSL plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload with a 23/100 Speed Score, so consider checking other providers first for better performance.
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 CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a strong option only at addresses with its fiber plan, while its DSL service is mainly adequate for basic internet use. Fiber offers up to 940 Mbps both ways for $75 per month, but it is available to about 5% of Puyallup, while the fallback plan reaches about 33% and offers up to 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload for $55 per month for 12 months, so check your address for fiber or another faster provider first.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 2G — faster than 90% of all internet options in Washington
Badge = fastest plan reaching at least 5% of the city. Fiber 8G scores higher but reaches ~5%.
- Fiber 8GFiber8,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$150Per month
- Fiber 3GFiber3,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$70Per month
- Fiber 2GFiber2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$70Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber940 MbpsDownload76Our score$80Per month
- Fiber 500Fiber500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
Source: Quantum 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 Puyallup
Quantum Fiber’s fiber service is an excellent choice for low-latency gaming, video calls, and heavy streaming, with the Fiber 2G plan offering up to 2,000 Mbps download and up to 1,000 Mbps upload, plus a Speed Score of 90/100, above Puyallup’s city average of 58. The Fiber 2G plan is available to about 17% of the city, so confirm that tier reaches your address because other Quantum Fiber plans may have different availability.
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 Quantum Fiber
Quantum Fiber uses fiber, which is excellent for streaming, gaming, video calls, and other demanding internet use, with plans offering up to 8,000 Mbps both ways. Its fastest plans are available only at some addresses, while the up to 2,000 Mbps Fiber 2G plan reaches about 17% of Puyallup and the up to 940 Mbps Fiber 1 Gig and up to 500 Mbps Fiber 500 plans reach about 18%, so check your address to see whether these strong fiber options are available.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Lightcurve
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 Puyallup
Lightcurve offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 12 Mbps upload on cable, a solid option for streaming, gaming, and multiple connected devices. The cable plan and fiber plan each score 79/100, above Puyallup’s average top speed score of 58, while the fiber plan adds up to 1000 Mbps both ways for demanding uploads and low-latency use. Availability depends on your address, with the cable plan reaching about 17% of the city and the fiber plan about 1%, so check which technology is available at your 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 Lightcurve
Up to 1000 Mbps download is enough for streaming, video calls, online gaming, and several people using the connection at once. Lightcurve’s fiber plan offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways but reaches only about 1% of Puyallup, while its cable plan reaches about 17% and offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 12 Mbps upload, which is suitable for most everyday use but may feel limiting for frequent large uploads or heavy work-from-home use.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
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 Puyallup
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers adequate everyday performance, with speeds up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload. Its 71/100 Speed Score is above the city average of 58, making it a competitive choice, but availability is address-specific and this plan reaches about 58% of Puyallup.
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
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is a good fit for streaming, video calls, and everyday use, though performance can vary with wireless conditions. The plan is available to about 58% of Puyallup and costs $60 per month for 12 months with Auto Pay and a qualifying postpaid unlimited mobile plan, so check your address and compare any fiber or cable options first if you need the most consistent speeds.
Available Plans
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 Puyallup
Households seeking affordable internet for streaming, remote 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 Puyallup’s city average of 58. Fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service, and these plans are available to only about 47% of the city, so confirm that the 400 Mbps or 500 Mbps option reaches your address 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 T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a reasonable fit for households that want up to 500 Mbps for streaming, video calls, and everyday use, with fixed wireless service scoring 76/100 for speed, though it can be less consistent than fiber or cable. Its 500 Mbps and 400 Mbps plans are available to about 47% of Puyallup, so check your address first, and remember that the advertised pricing requires a qualifying credit, a postpaid voice line, and a bundle.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps — faster than 71% of all internet options in Washington
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload71Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T 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 Puyallup
At $40 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 71/100 that is above Puyallup’s city average of 58. Fixed wireless is an adequate option, but performance can vary more than wired connections, so check whether the plan is available at your address, where it reaches about 45% of the city. Its above-average score makes it a competitive choice for everyday use, though households needing consistently low latency or heavy upload performance should compare the technologies available at their 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 AT&T
At $40 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air offers good value for up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 71/100 and no annual contract. This fixed wireless plan is adequate for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, but availability is address-dependent and reaches about 45% of Puyallup, so check your address first and compare faster fiber or cable options if they are available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
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 Puyallup
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet Fusion offers up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 23/100 Speed Score is below Puyallup’s city average of 58. Satellite service can have higher latency and more limited real-world performance than other connection types, so even with Fusion listed as available to 100.0% of the city, check what else is available at your address before choosing it.
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 $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps download speeds, but its satellite service is below average and may feel limited for modern needs. Every listed plan reaches 100% of Puyallup, yet satellite’s latency can affect video calls, gaming, and other real-time activities, so check your address for faster fiber or cable options first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
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 Puyallup
Satellite service offers broad reach and useful speeds for streaming and everyday use, but its higher latency can be noticeable for gaming and video calls. Starlink’s Residential Max plan provides up to 400 Mbps down and 40 Mbps up, earns a 76/100 Speed Score above the Puyallup average of 58, and is available to 100.0% of the city. The 200 Mbps plan scores 65/100 and the 100 Mbps plan scores 23/100, so check other available options if low latency or consistently strong 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 gives Starlink broad reach, but its higher latency can make video calls, gaming, and other real-time activities less consistent than fiber or cable. Its fastest plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130/mo, with all listed plans available to 100.0% of Puyallup, but check your address for fiber or cable first because those technologies are generally better for modern heavy-use households.
Available Plans
Ngso 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 Puyallup
Viasat is a limited-performance choice for Puyallup because its satellite service has a headline Speed Score of 20/100, well below the city average of 58. The Viasat Essentials plan is available to 100.0% of the city with speeds up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, while Viasat Unleashed drops to up to 34/4 Mbps with a 13/100 score for $99.99, so consider checking other providers first for 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 Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly an adequate fallback, not a first choice, because its satellite plans offer below-average performance and higher latency for modern needs. Viasat Essentials is the better value, with up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, while Unleashed costs $99.99 per month for up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload; both are available to 100% of Puyallup, so check for faster fiber or cable service at your address first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Puyallup
All 30 product lines from the 10 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 30 plans
- Xfinity1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)1,200 MbpsDownload85Our score$100Per month~99.2%CoverageCable
- Xfinity1 Gig1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month~99.2%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45$55Per month~99.2%CoverageCable
- Xfinity300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)300 MbpsDownload71Our score$40Per month~99.2%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload65Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$100Per month~64.3%CoverageCable
- Ziply FiberFiber 5 Gig5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$80Per month~54.3%CoverageFiber
- Ziply FiberFiber 2 Gig2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$60Per month~54.3%CoverageFiber
- Ziply FiberFiber Gig1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month~54.3%CoverageFiber
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Puyallup providers head-to-head
See how Puyallup’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Puyallup
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Xfinity 300 Mbps for broad availability and straightforward shared-home performance.
Its 300 Mbps plan reaches about 99% of Puyallup, supporting simultaneous classes, browsing, and streaming.
Check first: Confirm address eligibility, especially near the small portion outside Xfinity’s footprint.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Ziply Fiber 100/100 where available for symmetrical upload and download performance.
Ziply’s 100/100 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 54% of Puyallup and suits video meetings and cloud work.
Check first: Fiber availability is address-specific, even within Downtown Puyallup and South Hill.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Ziply Fiber 10,000/10,000 where available for the city’s fastest listed connection.
Ziply’s 10,000/10,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 54% of Puyallup, including substantial ZIP-level availability.
Check first: Verify the exact address because the fastest fiber tier does not reach every home.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Start with Xfinity, then consider satellite if wired service misses your address.
Xfinity’s overall footprint reaches about 99% of Puyallup, while satellite service is available everywhere.
Check first: Satellite is widely available, but its listed plans are slower than leading wired options.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Puyallup
Downtown Puyallup 98371
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber households.
Ziply Fiber’s 10,000/10,000 Mbps service reaches about 87% of ZIP 98371.
South Hill 98373
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for Fiber gaming and streaming.
Ziply Fiber’s 10,000/10,000 Mbps service reaches about 84% of South Hill’s ZIP 98373.
Pierce College Puyallup 98374
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for Student-friendly fiber access.
Ziply Fiber reaches about 65% of ZIP 98374 with 10,000/10,000 Mbps service.
ZIP 98372
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for Broadest local fiber reach.
Ziply Fiber reaches about 93% of ZIP 98372 with 10,000/10,000 Mbps service.
ZIP 98375
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for Comparing fiber and cable.
Ziply Fiber reaches about 47% of ZIP 98375, while Xfinity’s 2,000 Mbps tier reaches about 34%.
Internet providers near Puyallup
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Puyallup, check the neighboring market directly.
Puyallup Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Puyallup, WA?
Xfinity is the best overall provider, with cable up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 64% of Puyallup. Ziply Fiber is faster where available, offering 10,000/10,000 Mbps fiber to about 54% of the city, so check your address before choosing.
What is the fastest internet in Puyallup, WA?
Ziply Fiber is fastest where available, with 10,000/10,000 Mbps fiber reaching about 54% of Puyallup. Xfinity’s 2,000 Mbps cable tier reaches about 64%, making it the strongest broadly available high-speed alternative.
Which internet provider covers the most of Puyallup, WA?
Xfinity covers the most among non-satellite providers, reaching about 99% of Puyallup overall. Starlink, HughesNet, and Viasat are available everywhere, but satellite availability should be weighed against their listed speed and plan options.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Puyallup, WA?
Ziply Fiber Fiber 100/100 is the cheapest city plan at $20 per month promotional starting rate for 100 Mbps, reaching about 54% of Puyallup. Check address eligibility because that price and speed apply only where Ziply’s fiber network is available.
Can I get fiber internet in Puyallup?
Fiber reaches about 54% of Puyallup through Ziply Fiber, while Quantum Fiber reaches about 18% and CenturyLink fiber tiers reach about 5% to 6%. Availability varies by address, so compare the exact fiber tier offered at your home rather than relying on citywide coverage.
What internet speed do I need in Puyallup?
A 100 Mbps plan can cover basic browsing, remote work, and moderate streaming, while households wanting heavy simultaneous use should consider 1,000 Mbps or more where available. Xfinity’s 1,000 Mbps tier reaches about 99% of Puyallup, but Ziply’s faster fiber tiers reach about 54%.
Is fiber internet widely available in South Hill?
Ziply Fiber’s 10,000/10,000 Mbps service reaches about 84% of South Hill’s ZIP 98373. That makes South Hill one of the stronger fiber areas in Puyallup, although you still need an address-level check before ordering.
How We Analyze Internet in Puyallup
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 Puyallup report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Puyallup
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.