Terrace Heights, WA High Speed Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Terrace Heights, 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 Terrace Heights 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 |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.7% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 940 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 61.8% |
3 | Washington Broadband | wireless | 100 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Terrace Heights WA Internet Access Options
Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Terrace Heights compare to Yakima County? The average speed in Terrace Heights is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Yakima County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Washington average of 24.42 Mbps.
Terrace Heights Internet Access Facts
DSL internet is available to 33.4% of the Yakima County population
The average internet download speed in Terrace Heights is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.3% of the Terrace Heights population
Fiber optic internet is available to 6.9% of Terrace Heights residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Terrace Heights, WA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Terrace Heights is 229.6% faster than the Yakima County average and 0.3% 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 Terrace Heights 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Terrace Heights, Washington.
Who has the fastest internet service in Terrace Heights?
Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Terrace Heights.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Terrace Heights, Washington?
The following zip codes were used: 98901
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 Terrace Heights internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Terrace Heights compare to other cities in Washington?
Click through to see how the Terrace Heights broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bridgeport, Crocker, Erlands Point Kitsap Lake, Maplewood, Richland, Waterville, Yakima
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Terrace Heights - 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 Terrace Heights, Washington?
Washington Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Terrace Heights.
Terrace Heights 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

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

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

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

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

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