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Shop and compare 11 internet providers for Tacoma, WA
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn Tacoma, WA, your best bet is Xfinity, covering ~99% of the city. Its fastest FCC-filed cable tier reaches speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, but that tier itself reaches ~55% of the city. Quantum Fiber is the main fiber alternative, with its network reaching ~46% of the city at speeds up to 2000/1000 Mbps, and it leads Hilltop, Proctor District, ZIP 98407, and ZIP 98408. In ZIP 98402 around University of Washington Tacoma, Xfinity leads with 67.9% at speeds up to 2000/300 Mbps and 11.7% at speeds up to 1200/35 Mbps, while fiber alternatives are present but smaller. ZIP 98404 is more mixed, with Quantum Fiber at 65.4%, Xfinity’s 1200/35 Mbps tier at 19.3%, and its 2000/300 Mbps tier at 11.3%. South Tacoma and Lincoln District, plus student apartments at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Community College, and Bates Technical College, may have different building-level choices and older copper wiring. Fixed wireless is worth checking too, with T-Mobile reaching 32% of the city at speeds up to 100/20 Mbps and Verizon 38% at speeds up to 300/20 Mbps. Coverage changes street to street, so confirm the exact address before choosing, especially in an apartment.
Best plan here: 1.2/2 Gig — faster than 95% of all internet options in Washington
- 1.2/2 Gig$90/mo for the first 12 months, then $100/moCable2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$90Per month
- 1 Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moCable1,000 MbpsDownload85Our score$60Per month
- 500 Mbps$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/moCable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
- 300 Mbps$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/moCable300 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
Source: Xfinity official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
Xfinity’s 1 Gig cable plan reaches 98.8% of Tacoma, giving most households a strong chance of getting service. It is a reliable choice with up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, a Speed Score of 85/100, and a score above the city average of 71. Availability remains address-dependent for the faster tier, so check whether the plan offering up to 2000 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload is available at your address.
About Xfinity
Xfinity reaches 98.8% of Tacoma with its cable plans, giving most residents a strong chance of getting a good connection, including up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload. Some addresses can also get up to 2000 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload, but that tier reaches only 54.9% of the city, so check your address, especially if you need faster uploads for cloud backups, livestreaming, or several remote workers.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Quantum Fiber 3 Gig — faster than 98% of all internet options in Washington
- Quantum Fiber 3 Gig$65/mo promotional rate, then $100/moFiber3,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$65Per month
- Quantum Fiber 2 Gig$70/mo promotional rate, then $100/moFiber2,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$70Per month
- Quantum Fiber 940 Mbps / 1 Gig$45/mo promotional rate, then $80/moFiber940 MbpsDownload88Our score$45Per month
- Simply Fiber Internet 200 MbpsFiber200 MbpsDownload76Our score$30Per month
Source: Quantum Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
Fiber is an excellent choice for low-latency browsing, streaming, gaming, and video calls, with strong upload performance for demanding households. Quantum Fiber’s 2 Gig plan offers up to 2000 Mbps both ways and a 98/100 Speed Score, making it a top-tier option above Tacoma’s 71 city average. Availability is address-specific, and this plan reaches 47.1% of Tacoma, so check your address to confirm the service and speed tier offered.
About Quantum Fiber
Quantum Fiber uses fiber, so it offers fast, responsive service for streaming, video calls, gaming, and working from home, with plans offering up to 3000 Mbps both ways. It is an excellent option where available, but coverage depends on your address: the 940 Mbps plan reaches 49.3% of Tacoma, the 2 Gig plan reaches 47.1%, and the 3 Gig plan reaches 0.8%, so check your address to see which speed you can order.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Lightcurve
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 90% of all internet options in Washington
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
Up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload can comfortably support 4K streaming, video calls, gaming, and many connected devices. Lightcurve’s fiber plan is a top-tier option with a Speed Score of 90/100, but it covers only 0.6% of Tacoma, so availability depends heavily on your address. Where fiber is unavailable, its cable plan reaches 74.2% of the city and offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 12 Mbps upload with a solid Speed Score of 77/100, making it a reliable choice for most households, though uploads are less capable.
About Lightcurve
Up to 1000 Mbps both ways on Lightcurve’s fiber can easily handle streaming, video calls, gaming, and many connected devices at once. Fiber is available in only 0.6% of census blocks, so check your address carefully; the cable alternative reaches 74.2% of census blocks with up to 1000 Mbps download and up to 12 Mbps upload, which is good for most streaming but may feel limiting for heavy uploads, multiple video calls, or creator work.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber Internet – 940 Mbps — faster than 88% of all internet options in Washington
- Fiber Internet – 940 MbpsFiber940 MbpsDownload88Our score$75Per month
Source: CenturyLink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
CenturyLink is a top-tier option in Tacoma. Its fiber plan offers up to 940 Mbps download and 940 Mbps upload for $75 per month, with a Speed Score of 88, above Tacoma’s average of 71. Fiber availability is address-specific, reaching 33.7% of Tacoma, so verify that this plan is offered at your address before signing up.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a strong choice for households that can get its fiber plan, offering up to 940 Mbps both ways for $75/mo, with an excellent 88/100 Speed Score. That fiber service is available to 33.7% of Tacoma, so check your address before counting on these speeds.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
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 MbpsDownload98Our score$60Per month
- Fiber GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$50Per month
- Fiber 300/300Fiber300 MbpsDownload76Our score$30Per month
- Fiber 100/100Fiber100 MbpsDownload70Our score$20Per month
Source: Ziply Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
Fiber is a top-tier option for streaming, gaming, video calls, and other demanding uses, with plans offering up to 5000 Mbps download and 5000 Mbps upload and a 98/100 Speed Score. That score is above Tacoma’s 71 average, but the fiber plans show availability to 1.5% of the city, so verify that this high-performance connection reaches your specific address.
About Ziply Fiber
Fiber is an excellent connection for streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple users, with Ziply Fiber plans offering up to 5000 Mbps both ways. The catch is that these fiber plans reach only 1.5% of Tacoma, so check your address first, since Ziply may not be a practical option if fiber is unavailable.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: All-In Home Internet — faster than 76% of all internet options in Washington
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
Households wanting strong everyday performance at a straightforward price may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless a good fit, with up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload on All-In Home Internet for $70 per month, or up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload on Rely Home Internet for $50 per month. Both plans have a 76/100 Speed Score, above Tacoma’s city average of 71, making them competitive for streaming, work, and multiple connected devices. Availability is address-specific, with these plans reaching 59.2% of the city, and fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service, so confirm eligibility at your home.
About T-Mobile
Households that want good everyday speeds for streaming, work, and browsing may find T-Mobile a good fit, with 5G fixed wireless plans offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $70/mo, or up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $50/mo. These are good, adequate fixed wireless options rather than the consistency of fiber or cable, and availability is limited to 59.2% of Tacoma, so check your address before relying on T-Mobile for demanding modern use.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 68% of all internet options in Washington
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload68Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload56Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload56Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
Satellite internet offers broad reach, but its higher latency can make video calls, gaming, and other real-time activities feel less responsive. Starlink’s Residential Max plan provides up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $130/mo, is available to 100.0% of Tacoma, and has a 68/100 Speed Score. That score is below the city average of 71, so consider checking other providers available at your address first if consistent performance and low latency are priorities.
About Starlink
Satellite internet is available to 100.0% of Tacoma, with Starlink offering up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, making it a practical option for streaming and everyday browsing, though latency can make gaming and video calls less responsive. Check your address for fiber or cable first because those technologies are usually better for demanding modern use, while Starlink is a useful fallback where faster wired options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 79% of all internet options in Washington
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
5G fixed wireless can support streaming, remote work, and multiple connected devices, though performance may vary more than with a wired connection. Verizon’s 5G Home Plus offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a 79/100 Speed Score, while 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a 76/100 score, both above Tacoma’s city average of 71. Both plans are available to 50.9% of Tacoma, so confirm your address before choosing Verizon.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service is an adequate choice for everyday streaming, video calls, and work from home, with plans offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload or up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload. It can be a good option where available, but fixed wireless may be less consistent than fiber or cable, and these plans are available to 50.9% of Tacoma, so check your address before signing up.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air — faster than 76% of all internet options in Washington
- AT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
At $55/mo promotional price, then $60/mo, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload with a 76/100 Speed Score, above Tacoma’s 71 city average. Because it uses 5G fixed wireless, real-world consistency and latency can vary more than with wired service, and availability is address-specific, with this plan reaching 47.7% of Tacoma, so confirm your address before choosing it.
About AT&T
At $55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload, making it a solid value for everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls. As a fixed-wireless service, it is an adequate rather than top-tier option, and its availability is address-dependent across 47.7% of Tacoma, so check your address and compare any faster wired options first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 69% of all internet options in Washington
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload31Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload8Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload1Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but that price comes with a low Speed Score of 31/100. It is below Tacoma’s city average of 71, and satellite’s high latency and limited upload capacity make it a weaker fit for video calls, gaming, and heavy multi-device use. Fusion is listed as available to 100.0% of Tacoma, but check the options at your specific address before committing, since other available technologies may provide better real-world performance.
About HughesNet
At $39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/mo, HughesNet’s Lite plan buys up to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up, while $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, gets you up to 100 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up with Fusion. All three satellite plans reach 100.0% of Tacoma, but their Speed Scores range from 1/100 to 31/100, making HughesNet more of a basic-connectivity fallback than a strong choice for busy households. Check your address for fiber or cable first, since satellite’s latency and limited upload speeds can be frustrating for video calls, streaming, and multiple users.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 92% of all internet options in Washington
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload8Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload1Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tacoma
Viasat is a limited-performance option in Tacoma, so check what else is available at your address first. Its Viasat Essentials satellite plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo, with a Speed Score of 8/100 and availability to 100.2% of the city. That score is below the city average of 71, and satellite’s higher latency can make video calls, gaming, and other interactive uses less responsive than faster wired technologies.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat is mainly a fallback option in Tacoma, not a first choice for modern internet needs, because its satellite plans offer up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo, or up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99/mo, with Speed Scores of 8/100 and 1/100. Both plans are listed as available to 100.2% of Tacoma, but satellite’s high latency can affect video calls, gaming, and other real-time use, so check your address for faster fiber or cable options first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Tacoma
All 27 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 27 plans
- Xfinity1 Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload85Our score$60$70Per month~98.8%CoverageCable
- Xfinity300 Mbps$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/mo300 MbpsDownload76Our score$40$45Per month~98.8%CoverageCable
- Xfinity500 Mbps$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/mo500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50$60Per month~98.8%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload68Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload56Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload56Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity1.2/2 Gig$90/mo for the first 12 months, then $100/mo2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$90$100Per month~54.9%CoverageCable
- Quantum FiberQuantum Fiber 2 Gig$70/mo promotional rate, then $100/mo2,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$70$100Per month~47.1%CoverageFiber
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50$60Per month~59.2%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileAll-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo498 MbpsDownload76Our score$70$80Per month~59.2%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Tacoma providers head-to-head
See how Tacoma’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Tacoma
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Xfinity's 300 Mbps plan for shared use; it reaches 98.8% of Tacoma.
Its 300 Mbps plan matches Xfinity's 98.8% city footprint, giving students broad address-level availability.
Check first: Xfinity's 2 Gig cable reaches only 54.9% citywide, so faster service needs an address check.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Prioritize Quantum Fiber's 2 Gig service where available; it reaches 47.1% of Tacoma.
Its 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber appears across 65.2% of Hilltop and 76.0% of Proctor District.
Check first: Quantum Fiber's 3 Gig plan reaches only 0.8% citywide; check the address before choosing it.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Quantum Fiber 2 Gig where available for 2,000/1,000 Mbps, reaching 47.1% of Tacoma.
Proctor District shows 76.0% Quantum Fiber coverage for that same 2,000/1,000 Mbps tier.
Check first: Xfinity's 2,000 Mbps cable reaches 54.9%, so its gigabit-plus tier is not universal.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential 100 Mbps for full city reach; it covers 100% of Tacoma.
Its basic satellite footprint reaches approximately 100% citywide, unlike terrestrial providers with smaller overall footprints.
Check first: Terrestrial options require address checks; Quantum Fiber's overall footprint is 49.3% citywide.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Tacoma
Downtown Tacoma
Xfinity is currently the strongest option for High-speed cable availability.
Xfinity's 2,000/300 Mbps cable covers 67.9% of Downtown Tacoma ZIP 98402, while Quantum Fiber covers 5.6%.
Hilltop
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for Fast fiber service.
Quantum Fiber's 2,000/1,000 Mbps service covers 65.2% of Hilltop ZIP 98405; Xfinity's 2,000/300 Mbps covers 24.2%.
Proctor District
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for Broad fiber availability.
Quantum Fiber's 2,000/1,000 Mbps service covers 76.0% of Proctor District ZIP 98406, versus Xfinity's 14.4%.
Point Defiance Park
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for Neighborhood-wide fiber reach.
Quantum Fiber's 2,000/1,000 Mbps service covers 77.7% of Point Defiance Park ZIP 98407.
Internet providers near Tacoma
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Tacoma, check the neighboring market directly.
Tacoma Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in Tacoma?
Ziply Fiber has Tacoma's fastest listed plan: Fiber 5 Gig delivers 5,000 Mbps and reaches 1.5% of the city. Quantum Fiber's 2 Gig plan reaches 47.1%, while Xfinity's 2 Gig cable reaches 54.9%, so verify address-level availability before prioritizing maximum speed.
Can I get fiber internet in Tacoma?
Yes—fiber is available in Tacoma: Quantum Fiber's 200 Mbps plan reaches 49.3%, CenturyLink's 940 Mbps plan reaches 33.7%, and Ziply Fiber's 100 Mbps plan reaches 1.5%. Quantum Fiber has the broadest listed fiber-plan footprint, but fiber availability varies by address and should be checked before ordering.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Tacoma?
Ziply Fiber's Fiber 100/100 is Tacoma's cheapest listed plan at a $20/mo promotional starting rate for 100 Mbps, reaching 1.5% of the city. It is the lowest-price option, but its limited footprint makes address verification especially important before selecting it.
What internet speed do I need for remote work and streaming in Tacoma?
For Tacoma remote work and streaming, 300 Mbps is a practical starting point; Xfinity's 300 Mbps plan reaches 98.8% of the city. Heavy-use households can consider Quantum Fiber's 2,000/1,000 Mbps plan where available, reaching 47.1%, or Xfinity's 2,000 Mbps cable plan, reaching 54.9%.
Is Quantum Fiber available in Hilltop Tacoma?
Yes—Quantum Fiber's 2,000/1,000 Mbps service covers 65.2% of Hilltop's ZIP 98405, making it the dominant listed wired option there. Xfinity's 2,000/300 Mbps cable covers 24.2% there, so confirm the exact address before ordering internet service at your home.
How We Analyze Internet in Tacoma
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
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Tacoma report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Tacoma
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
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.