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

Best Rainier Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Rainier, 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 Rainier 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	100.0%
2	Consolidated	DSL, Fiber	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	99.6%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Rainier 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 Rainier which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Rainier compare to Thurston County? The average speed in Rainier is 19.46 Mbps which is faster than Thurston County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Washington average of 24.42 Mbps.

Rainier Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 92.8% of Thurston County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 12.5% of Thurston County residents
The average internet download speed in Thurston County is 15.89 Mbps based upon 579728 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Rainier is 20.3% slower than the average in Washington and 39.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Rainier is 4.56 Mbps. This is 23.2% faster than the Thurston County average and 60.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 22.3% of Rainier 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 Rainier 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 Rainier, Washington.

Who has the fastest internet service in Rainier?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Rainier.

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

The following zip codes were used: 98576

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 Rainier 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 Rainier compare to other cities in Washington?

Click through to see how the Rainier broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Burien, Goldendale, Longview, Longview Heights, North Bend, Ridgefield, Sunnyside

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Rainier - Consolidated.

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 Rainier, Washington?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Rainier.

Rainier 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.