VANCOUVER, WA
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Shop and compare 10 internet providers for Vancouver, WA
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn Vancouver, WA, your best bet is Xfinity, covering ~99% of the city; its FCC-filed speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps, with the fastest cable tier reaching ~75% city-wide. However, if Quantum Fiber is available at your address, it can be the better, faster pick: its network covers ~32% of the city and reaches speeds up to 8,000 Mbps where available. Esther Short’s ZIP 98660 leans Quantum Fiber at 58.8% with speeds up to 2,000/1,000 Mbps, while Cascade Park’s ZIP 98683 leans Xfinity at 64.0% with speeds up to 2,000/300 Mbps. ZIP 98662 is Xfinity-heavy at 78.8%, and 98665 also has 20.9% on a slower 1,200/35 Mbps tier. ZIP 98661 gives Quantum Fiber 43.8% at speeds up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps and 19.8% at speeds up to 2,000/1,000 Mbps. Students near Clark College or Washington State University Vancouver need connections for Zoom, streaming, and gaming, while renters in Arnada and Fisher’s Landing East should ask managers about old DSL or copper wiring. Fixed wireless from Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T is worth checking, but coverage and speeds vary by address. Confirm the exact address first, since availability can change street to street.
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 Vancouver
Xfinity’s 1.2/2 Gig cable plan reaches 74.7% of Vancouver, so many residents may qualify, though your address still determines whether this tier is available. With up to 2000 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload, plus a 95/100 Speed Score above Vancouver’s 69 average, it is a reliable choice for heavy streaming, gaming, and busy households.
About Xfinity
Xfinity’s top 1.2/2 Gig cable plan is available to 74.7% of Vancouver, so the fastest option is address-dependent, while the 1 Gig cable plan reaches 98.8% of the city. Cable is excellent for most households, offering up to 2000 Mbps down and 300 Mbps up on the top tier or up to 1000 Mbps down and 35 Mbps up on the widely available 1 Gig plan, so check your address to see which level of service you can get.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
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 Vancouver
CenturyLink is a top-tier option for Vancouver addresses served by its fiber network. Its Fiber Internet plan offers up to 940 Mbps download and 940 Mbps upload for $75/mo, with a Speed Score of 88/100, above the city average of 69. Fiber availability is limited to 22.3% of the city, so check your address to confirm this high-performing option reaches you.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a strong option for homes where its fiber service is available, but it is not a broadly dependable choice across Vancouver. Its fiber plan offers up to 940 Mbps both ways for $75/mo with a Speed Score of 88/100, but availability is limited to 22.3% of the city, so check your address before choosing it.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
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 Vancouver
Fiber is an excellent choice for streaming, gaming, video calls, and large uploads because it offers low latency and equally strong upload and download capacity. Quantum Fiber’s up to 3000 Mbps both ways earns a 98/100 Speed Score, above the city average of 69, while its up to 940 Mbps both ways plan scores 88/100 and is available to 32.3% of Vancouver. Fiber tier availability is address-dependent, so check your exact address to see whether the top speeds are offered, and compare the promotional price with the post-promotional rate before ordering.
About Quantum Fiber
Quantum Fiber’s fiber connection is excellent for streaming, video calls, gaming, and households with many devices, with plans offering up to 200 Mbps, 940 Mbps, 2000 Mbps, or 3000 Mbps, including symmetric speeds on the faster tiers. Availability is address-dependent: the 940 Mbps / 1 Gig plan is available to 32.3% of Vancouver, while the up to 2000 Mbps and up to 3000 Mbps plans are available to 29.6% and 8.9%, respectively, so check your address to see which option you can order.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
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 Vancouver
Households that need fast internet for streaming, work from home, and multiple connected devices may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless service a good fit, with the All-In plan offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload and a Speed Score of 76/100, above the city average of 69. The Rely plan offers up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload at the same Speed Score, while fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service. Address availability matters because these plans reach 48.1% of Vancouver, so confirm eligibility before choosing T-Mobile.
About T-Mobile
Households needing good everyday performance for streaming, video calls, and remote work may find T-Mobile a solid fit, with 5G fixed wireless plans offering up to 498 Mbps down and 55 Mbps up for $70/mo promotional, or up to 354 Mbps down and 55 Mbps up for $50/mo promotional. Because this service is available to 48.1% of Vancouver and can be less consistent than fiber or cable, check your address and compare faster wired options first if they are available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
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 Vancouver
Fiber is an excellent choice for low-latency gaming, video calls, streaming, and large uploads because these plans offer matching download and upload speeds. Fiber 5 Gig offers up to 5000 Mbps both ways with a Speed Score of 98/100, while Fiber 2 Gig offers up to 2000 Mbps both ways with the same 98/100 score, above Vancouver’s city average of 69. Availability is address-dependent, and these listed fiber plans are available to 1.8% of Vancouver, so verify your address before counting on fiber service.
About Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber uses fiber, an excellent connection for streaming, gaming, video calls, and busy households, with plans offering up to 5000 Mbps both ways. These plans are available to just 1.8% of Vancouver, so check your address first, and compare other providers if Ziply is unavailable rather than assuming it has a suitable fallback.
Available Plans
Fiber
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 Vancouver
Satellite internet is broadly available, but its higher latency can make gaming, video calls, and other real-time applications less responsive. Starlink’s Residential – Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $130/mo, with a Speed Score of 68/100, about the same as Vancouver’s city average of 69, and is available to 100.0% of the city. The Residential – 200 Mbps and Residential – 100 Mbps plans score 56/100, so consider checking other providers first for stronger performance at your address.
About Starlink
Satellite internet offers broad reach and can support everyday browsing and streaming, with Starlink’s plans available to 100.0% of Vancouver and speeds up to 400 Mbps, but higher latency can affect video calls, gaming, and other real-time uses. It is a practical fallback where wired service is unavailable, though its speed scores of 68/100 and 56/100 are below average, so check your address for faster fiber or cable options first, especially for heavy household use.
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 Vancouver
5G fixed wireless can support streaming, video calls, and everyday use, but performance may vary with signal and network conditions compared with a wired connection. Verizon’s 5G Home Plus is its stronger offering, with up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo, and a Speed Score of 79/100, above Vancouver’s city average of 69. The 5G Home plan offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo, with a 76/100 score, and both plans are available to 53.2% of the city, so confirm service at your address.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service is an adequate option for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, though performance can vary more than with wired internet. Its fastest plan, 5G Home Plus, offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional pricing, while 5G Home offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $35/mo promotional pricing. Availability is address-dependent and reaches 53.2% of Vancouver, so check your address and compare fiber or cable first if either is available for a more consistent connection.
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 Vancouver
At $55/mo promotional price, then $60/mo, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload, a reasonably strong speed package for the price. Its Speed Score of 76/100 is above Vancouver’s city average of 69, making it a competitive option, though fixed wireless can be more variable than wired connections. Availability is address-specific, with this plan reaching 40.2% of Vancouver, so check your address before relying on the advertised performance.
About AT&T
AT&T Internet Air costs $55/mo promotional, then $60/mo, for up to 300 Mbps download and upload, making it a solid value for everyday household use. Its 76/100 Speed Score is good, but fixed wireless is generally adequate rather than as consistent as cable or fiber, and service is available to 40.2% of Vancouver, so check your address before choosing it.
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 Vancouver
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, Fusion buys up to 100 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up, but its 31/100 Speed Score is below Vancouver’s city average of 69. HughesNet’s satellite service offers limited performance compared with alternatives, and although Fusion is available to 100.0% of Vancouver, consider checking what else is available at your address before committing.
About HughesNet
At $39.99/mo for the first 12 months, HughesNet’s Lite plan buys up to 25 Mbps, while Select costs $49.99/mo for up to 50 Mbps and Fusion costs $94.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps, making the value limited for busy households, streaming, or gaming. All three plans are available to 100.0% of Vancouver, but satellite has high latency and below-average speed scores, so check your address for faster fiber or cable options first.
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 Vancouver
Viasat is a limited-performance option compared with alternatives, mainly suited to basic internet use because its satellite service has high latency. Viasat Essentials offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo, with a Speed Score of 8/100, below the city average of 69, while Viasat Unleashed drops to up to 34 Mbps download with 4 Mbps upload and a Speed Score of 1/100. Essentials is listed as available to 100.1% of Vancouver, but confirm service at your address and consider checking other providers first for stronger performance.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option in Vancouver, so check whether faster cable or fiber service is available at your address before choosing it. Its satellite plans top out at up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99/mo, while the $99.99/mo Unleashed plan offers only up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload, making either a limited fit for modern high-bandwidth use.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Vancouver
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
- Xfinity1.2/2 Gig$90/mo for the first 12 months, then $100/mo2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$90$100Per month~74.7%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
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$45$70Per month~53.2%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload76Our score$35$60Per month~53.2%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload76Our score$50$60Per month~48.1%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 Vancouver providers head-to-head
See how Vancouver’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Vancouver
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Ziply Fiber Fiber 100/100 at its $20/mo promotional starting rate for 100 Mbps, reaching 1.8% citywide.
Cascade Park’s Xfinity coverage reaches 64.0% at 2,000/300 Mbps, offering roommates a broader high-speed alternative.
Check first: Verify your address; Ziply’s cheapest plan reaches only 1.8% of Vancouver.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Quantum Fiber’s 940/940 Mbps plan, reaching 32.3% of Vancouver, where available.
Esther Short shows 58.8% Quantum Fiber coverage, making it a strong neighborhood to check first.
Check first: Confirm availability; Quantum Fiber’s 940/940 tier reaches 32.3%, not every Quantum Fiber address.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Xfinity’s 1.2/2 Gig plan at 2,000 Mbps, reaching 74.7% of Vancouver, where available.
Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps tier covers 64.0% of Cascade Park and 78.8% of ZIP 98662.
Check first: Its 2,000 Mbps tier reaches 74.7%, below Xfinity’s 99.0% overall footprint, so verify your address.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential – 100 Mbps at its $55/mo promotional starting rate, reaching 100% of Vancouver.
Starlink’s basic 100/25 Mbps satellite service also reaches approximately 100% of Vancouver.
Check first: Faster wired tiers vary sharply by address, so compare local plan coverage before switching from satellite.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Vancouver
Esther Short
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber households.
Quantum Fiber covers 58.8% of Esther Short with 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber; Xfinity covers 23.3% at 2,000/300 Mbps.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for Multi-gig fiber access.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has 43.8% Quantum Fiber coverage at 8,000/8,000 Mbps; Xfinity covers 28.7%.
Cascade Park
Xfinity is currently the strongest option for High-speed cable households.
Xfinity reaches 64.0% of Cascade Park at 2,000/300 Mbps, while Ziply Fiber reaches 6.6% with 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber.
Internet providers near Vancouver
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Vancouver, check the neighboring market directly.
Vancouver Internet FAQs
What is the fastest internet provider in Vancouver, WA?
Ziply Fiber has Vancouver’s fastest listed technology: 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber reaches approximately 2% of the city. Quantum Fiber’s 3,000 Mbps plan reaches 8.9%, so address checks matter when balancing peak speed against address-level availability for your household.
Can I get fiber internet in Vancouver, WA?
Yes—Quantum Fiber’s 200 Mbps fiber plan reaches 32.3% of Vancouver. Fiber also appears in CenturyLink’s 940 Mbps plan, reaching 22.3%, and Ziply Fiber’s 100 Mbps plan, reaching 1.8%, so availability is address-specific rather than uniform citywide.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Vancouver, WA?
Ziply Fiber Fiber 100/100 is Vancouver’s cheapest plan at a $20/mo promotional starting rate for 100 Mbps, reaching 1.8% of the city. Its low price comes with limited availability, so verify your address is within that 1.8% footprint before comparing alternatives.
What internet speed do I need for my Vancouver home?
For many Vancouver households, 300 Mbps is a practical starting point: Xfinity’s 300 Mbps plan reaches 98.8% of the city. For heavier simultaneous use, Xfinity’s 1,000 Mbps plan also reaches 98.8%, while its 2,000 Mbps plan reaches 74.7%, making an address check important for faster tiers.
What internet is available in Cascade Park?
In Cascade Park, Xfinity leads with 64.0% coverage for 2,000/300 Mbps cable. Its 1,200/35 Mbps tier adds 28.2%, while Ziply Fiber reaches 6.6% with 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber, so check the exact address for your preferred technology.
How We Analyze Internet in Vancouver
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 Vancouver report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Vancouver
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.