Best College Place Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in College Place, 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 College Place 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
1Columbia EnergyFiber, wireless1000 Mbps1000 Mbps100.0%
2PocketiNet CommunicationsDSL, Fiber, wireless1000 Mbps1000 Mbps99.3%
3SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps99.9%
4CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber940 Mbps940 Mbps71.6%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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College Place WA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in College Place which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in College Place compare to Walla Walla County? The average speed in College Place is 47.83 Mbps which is faster than Walla Walla County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Washington average of 24.42 Mbps.

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College Place Internet Access Facts

  • DSL internet is available to 24.9% of the Walla Walla County population

  • The average internet download speed in College Place is 47.83 Mbps based upon 4328 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the College Place population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 3.2% of College Place residents

  • There are 6 residential internet providers in College Place, WA providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in College Place is 165% faster than the Walla Walla County average and 47.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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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 College Place 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 Columbia Energy as the top provider for College Place, Washington.

Who has the fastest internet service in College Place?

Columbia Energy and PocketiNet Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in College Place.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for College Place, Washington?

The following zip codes were used: 99324 and 99362

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 College Place internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in College Place compare to other cities in Washington?

Click through to see how the College Place broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Everson, Fairchild Afb, Midland, Montesano, Port Townsend, South Bend, Sunday Lake

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in College Place - Columbia Energy, PocketiNet Communications and CenturyLink.

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 College Place, Washington?

Columbia Energy provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of College Place.




College Place 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.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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