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Astound vs Ziply Fiber in Silverdale
Ziply Fiber offers faster symmetrical speeds up to 10 Gbps, but Astound covers nearly twice as much of Silverdale, so availability often decides this matchup.
Ziply Fiber wins on raw performance, with symmetrical speeds up to 10,000 Mbps where available and a perfect 100/100 speed score. But Astound reaches roughly 91% of Silverdale versus Ziply’s ~50%, so more homes can actually get it. Both start at $20/mo, so price isn’t the tiebreaker. Choose Ziply Fiber if it reaches your address and you want the fastest fiber; go with Astound if you value wide availability and still want fast cable at up to 2,000 Mbps.
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 |
91% | $20/mo | Widest availability |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 10 Gig 10 Gig upload |
50% | $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 Silverdale varies block to block, so the winner can flip depending on your exact address. Astound’s ~91% footprint reaches most neighborhoods, while Ziply Fiber’s ~50% coverage is patchier, so some streets get fiber and others don’t. Always run an address check before assuming a provider serves you.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 98383 | Silverdale, Island Lake, Ridgetop, Clear Creek | 94% | 73% | 2 Gig | 10 Gig | 96 | 95 | 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.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Ziply Fiber available at my address in Silverdale?
Ziply Fiber covers roughly 50% of Silverdale, so there’s about a coin-flip chance it reaches your specific block. Astound reaches around 91% of the city if Ziply isn’t available at your address, so run an address check on both before deciding.
Which is cheaper in Silverdale, Astound or Ziply Fiber?
Both start at the same $20/mo in Silverdale, so neither is cheaper up front. These are promotional starting rates, though, so confirm the post-promo price, equipment fees, and any contract terms with each provider before you sign.
Which is faster and is it enough for gaming and working from home?
Ziply Fiber is faster, offering symmetrical speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and a 100/100 speed score where available, versus Astound’s up to 2000/2000 Mbps and 97/100. Both are plenty for gaming, 4K, and WFH, so pick based on which reaches your address.
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