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Internet Providers in Poulsbo, WA

Over 141 people in Poulsbo found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

33% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

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

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#3

Xfinity

85.36% availability
Xfinity logo

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!

#4

CenturyLink

92.38% availability

Connection Types:

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

30 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#5

Viasat

96.49% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

HughesNet

98.2% 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 Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo

Xfinity is often the best internet provider in many parts of Poulsbo, where fiber internet is limited or unavailable. Cable internet offers a strong mix of speed and availability, making it a great fit for streaming, gaming, and work-from-home needs. In Poulsbo, you will commonly see plans around 250 Mbps-1 Gbps, with pricing starting around $50/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet is a solid option if cable is not available at your address, or if you want a simpler setup and competitive pricing. It is easy to install, pricing starting at $39.95/mo, and can deliver speeds between 30 Mbps and 450 Mbps. Your speeds may vary depending on your address and the signal strength.

Viasat or CenturyLink may be available if your options are limited in Poulsbo, but speeds may top out around 150 Mbps to 30 Mbps. Neither offer the speeds of fiber internet, but are suitable choices if few others exist.

What is the fastest internet provider in Poulsbo?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Poulsbo, WA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 33% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps33.00%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps85.36%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps96.49%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps98.20%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone30 Mbps30 Mbps92.38%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Poulsbo?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Poulsbo 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
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 30 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Poulsbo?

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

Fiber

16.59%

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

Cable

81.25%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 85.36%, Wave covers 26.03%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

92.38%

CenturyLink, max 30 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 Poulsbo residents.

Poulsbo, WA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Poulsbo, WA has a total of 9 internet providers including  3 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Poulsbo, WA by Coverage Area

All 9 internet providers serving Poulsbo by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 5 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.20%
2.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone96.49%
3.CenturyLink30 Mbps30 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone92.38%
4.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
5.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone85.36%
6.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber33.00%
7.Wave250 Mbps10 MbpsCable26.03%
8.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
9.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Poulsbo?

Yes. Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Poulsbo, 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 9 internet providers in Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo. 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. Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo. 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 Poulsbo is 19 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 Poulsbo, WA.

HughesNet, Viasat, CenturyLink, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Xfinity offer internet in Poulsbo, 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.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 30 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps 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:

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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.

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