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Astound vs Ziply Fiber in Silverdale
Silverdale’s trade-off is broad Astound coverage at 1,500/50 Mbps versus Ziply Fiber’s much faster 10,000/10,000 Mbps where available.
Astound is the better overall pick in Silverdale because it reaches about 91% of the city, starts at $20/mo, and offers strong 1,500/50 Mbps cable service where available. Ziply Fiber wins on speed with up to 10,000/10,000 Mbps where it reaches your address, but its reach is about 50%, so availability is the real catch. Astound wins coverage and the overall choice, Ziply Fiber wins speed, and price is a tie; choose Astound for dependable availability, or Ziply Fiber if its fiber service is confirmed at your home.
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 |
91% | $20/mo | Widest availability |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 10 Gig 10 Gig upload |
50% | $20/mo | Top fiber speeds |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
Astound reaches about 91% of Silverdale overall, while Ziply Fiber reaches about 50%, so the better option can change from one block to the next. Coverage varies by address, and Ziply Fiber makes sense only if its fiber service reaches your home.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | Astound | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 98383 | Silverdale, Island Lake, Ridgetop, Clear Creek | 94% | 73% | 2 Gig | 10 Gig | 59 | 72 | 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 Silverdale 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 Silverdale address?
Astound reaches about 91% of Silverdale, while Ziply Fiber reaches about 50% of the city. Availability can vary block to block, so check both providers with your exact address before ordering.
Which is cheaper in Silverdale, Astound or Ziply Fiber, and what will I actually pay?
Both Astound and Ziply Fiber start at $20/mo. Those are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; check the final offer for your address.
Is Ziply Fiber faster than Astound for gaming, work from home, or 4K streaming?
Ziply Fiber is faster, offering up to 10,000/10,000 Mbps where available. Astound offers up to 1,500/50 Mbps on a tier reaching about 91% of the city, while Ziply Fiber’s tier reaches about 50%; check availability and choose Ziply Fiber if its fiber service reaches your home.
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