Who is our top ranked provider in Medical Lake WA? [Updated]

Medical Lake, WA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Medical Lake, WA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Medical Lake by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Wired or Wireless	wireless	30 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
2	Davis Communications	Cable	30 Mbps	3 Mbps	99.7%
3	Ptera	wireless	25 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	CenturyLink	DSL	80 Mbps	100 Mbps	67.4%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Medical Lake WA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Medical Lake have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Medical Lake of 1.65 Mbps are slower than the Spokane County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Washington.

Medical Lake Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Medical Lake is 52.1% slower than the average in Washington and 63.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 55.5% of the Spokane County population
The average internet download speed in Medical Lake is 11.7 Mbps based upon 13960 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.7% of the Medical Lake population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Medical Lake residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Medical Lake, WA providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Medical Lake residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Wired or Wireless as the top provider for Medical Lake, Washington.

How do the internet speeds in Medical Lake compare to other cities in Washington?

Click through to see how the Medical Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Barberton, Brewster, Rock Island, Sammamish, Shelton, Spokane, Sumner

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Medical Lake, Washington?

The following zip codes were used: 99022

Who has the fastest internet service in Medical Lake?

ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Medical Lake.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Medical Lake - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Medical Lake, WA residents.

Medical Lake Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.