Who is our top ranked provider in Benton City WA? [Updated]

Benton City, Washington Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Benton City, 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 Benton City 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	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.7%
2	Desert Winds Wireless	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
3	Ziply Fiber	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	87.7%
4	PocketiNet Communications	wireless	25 Mbps	8 Mbps	52.3%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Benton City WA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Benton City are compared to Benton County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Washington overall?
Average download speeds in Benton City of 10.48 Mbps are slower than the Benton County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Washington.

Benton City Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Benton City residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Benton City, WA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Benton City is 57.1% slower than the average in Washington and 67.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 22.6% of the Benton County population
The average internet download speed in Benton City is 10.48 Mbps based upon 14632 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.9% of the Benton City population

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 Benton City 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Benton City, Washington.

How do the internet speeds in Benton City compare to other cities in Washington?

Click through to see how the Benton City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bothell West, Entiat, Lake Tapps, Pacific, Riverbend, Sammamish, Seabeck

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Benton City, Washington?

The following zip codes were used: 99320

Who has the fastest internet service in Benton City?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Benton City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Benton City - Ziply Fiber.

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.

Benton City 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.