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Internet Providers in Olympia, WA

Over 715 people in Olympia found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

45% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

CenturyLink

85.7% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

140 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability
Quantum Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#4

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#5

Xfinity

89.29% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#6

Viasat

97.37% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

HughesNet

97.98% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Olympia, WA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Olympia

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Olympia, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $50/mo.

Xfinity cable internet is the next-best option in Olympia for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $50/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Olympia. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 50 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Olympia?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Olympia, WA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 45% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps45.00%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps89.29%
Quantum FiberFiber940 Mbps940 Mbps75.12%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.37%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone140 Mbps140 Mbps85.70%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps97.98%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Olympia?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Olympia starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 140 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Olympia?

Olympia has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

2.90%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

80.05%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 89.29%, FairPoint Communications covers 1.75%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

85.70%

CenturyLink, max 140 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Olympia residents.

Olympia, WA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Olympia, WA has a total of 13 internet providers including  6 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 6 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Olympia, WA by Coverage Area

All 13 internet providers serving Olympia by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 7 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.98%
2.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.37%
3.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone89.29%
4.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
5.CenturyLink140 Mbps140 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone85.70%
6.Quantum Fiber940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber75.12%
7.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber45.00%
8.Global Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL9.21%
9.FairPoint Communications50 Mbps10 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless1.75%
10.Scatter Creek InfoNet50 Mbps5 MbpsDSL0.77%
11.The Toledo Telephone Company1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber0.35%
12.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
13.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Olympia?

Yes. Olympia residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Olympia

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Olympia, WA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 13 internet providers in Olympia, WA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Olympia, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Olympia. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Olympia residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Olympia, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Olympia. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Olympia is 25 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Olympia, WA.

HughesNet, Viasat, Xfinity, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and CenturyLink offer internet in Olympia, WA.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 140 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.

How We Research Internet Providers

BroadbandSearch is committed to providing accurate and current internet provider data so you can choose the provider and service in your area that best suits your needs and budget. Here is how we source and verify the information we provide:

Data Sources

We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

Reviews

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