Who is our top ranked provider in Castle Rock WA? [Updated]

Castle Rock, Washington Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock 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	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.4%
2	WaveDivision Holdings	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	34.4%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Castle Rock compare to Cowlitz County? The average speed in Castle Rock is 16.11 Mbps which is faster than Cowlitz County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Washington average of 24.42 Mbps.

Castle Rock Internet Access Facts

There are 4 residential internet providers in Castle Rock, WA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Castle Rock is 34% slower than the average in Washington and 50.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 46.0% of the Cowlitz County population
The average internet download speed in Castle Rock is 16.11 Mbps based upon 3144 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.9% of the Castle Rock population
Fiber optic internet is available to 32.8% of Castle Rock residents

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 Castle Rock 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Castle Rock, Washington.

Who has the fastest internet service in Castle Rock?

WaveDivision Holdings with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Castle Rock.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Castle Rock, Washington?

The following zip codes were used: 98611

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Castle Rock internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Castle Rock compare to other cities in Washington?

Click through to see how the Castle Rock broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Anacortes, Dupont, Geneva, Ilwaco, Maltby, Union Hill Novelty Hill, White Center

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Castle Rock - WaveDivision Holdings.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Castle Rock, Washington?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.4% of Castle Rock.

Castle Rock 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.