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

Best Palouse Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Palouse, 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 Palouse 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	Ziply Fiber	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	100.0%
2	FIRST STEP INTERNET	wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps	97.1%
3	WIFiBER	wireless	25 Mbps	8 Mbps	62.3%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Palouse 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 Palouse 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

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Palouse are compared to Whitman County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Washington overall?
Average download speeds in Palouse of 10.6 Mbps are slower than the Whitman County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Washington.

Palouse Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 65.3% of Whitman County residents
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Palouse population
Fiber optic internet is available to 20.6% of Whitman County residents
DSL internet is available to 97.7% of Palouse residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Palouse, WA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Palouse is 56.6% slower than the average in Washington and 67.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Palouse 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 Ziply Fiber as the top provider for Palouse, Washington.

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

Click through to see how the Palouse broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bunk Foss, Lakewood, Medina, Orchards, Oroville, Pomeroy, Woodway

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 Palouse, Washington?

The following zip codes were used: 99161

Who has the fastest internet service in Palouse?

Ziply Fiber with a download speed of 115 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Palouse.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Palouse - 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.

Palouse 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.