Who is our top ranked provider in Marietta-Alderwood WA? [Updated]

Marietta-Alderwood, 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 Marietta-Alderwood, 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 Marietta-Alderwood 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	99.2%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	84.6%
3	WaveDivision Holdings	Cable, DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	42.7%
4	Sound Internet Services	Cable, wireless	25 Mbps	10 Mbps	99.2%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Whatcom County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Washington.

Marietta-Alderwood Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 90.8% of Whatcom County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 25.4% of Whatcom County residents
The average internet download speed in Whatcom County is 19.94 Mbps based upon 396752 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Marietta-Alderwood is 32.3% faster than the average in Washington and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Marietta-Alderwood is 7.19 Mbps. This is 38.5% faster than the Whatcom County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 41.9% of Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood, Washington.

Who has the fastest internet service in Marietta-Alderwood?

WaveDivision Holdings with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Marietta-Alderwood.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

The following zip codes were used: 98225 and 98226

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 Marietta-Alderwood 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 Marietta-Alderwood compare to other cities in Washington?

Click through to see how the Marietta-Alderwood broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Dayton, Enetai, Fern Prairie, Kent, Maltby, Mount Vernon, South Bend

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Marietta-Alderwood - CenturyLink and 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 Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

Xfinity and Sound Internet Services provides broadband internet service to 99.2% of Marietta-Alderwood.

Marietta-Alderwood 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.