In Whatcom County there are 4 residential Cable providers covering 92.24% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,355 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Whatcom County, WA.
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Whatcom County, WA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Whatcom County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Whatcom County are not shown.
Whatcom County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Whatcom County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.24% of Whatcom County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Whatcom County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Whatcom County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Whatcom County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Whatcom County home can get up to 1,355 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 15.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Whatcom County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Whatcom County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Whatcom County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Whatcom County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 41.08% of Whatcom County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.64% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.80% of Whatcom County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Whatcom County, along with details on where in Whatcom County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Whatcom County, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 87.00%, or 197,353 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Whatcom County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Whatcom County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whatcom County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Whatcom County. The fastest plan anyone in Whatcom County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Whatcom County customers is up to 1,339 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Whatcom County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Whatcom County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whatcom County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 72 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Whatcom County, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 14.09%, or 31,959 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Whatcom County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Whatcom County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whatcom County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Whatcom County. The fastest plan anyone in Whatcom County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Whatcom County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Whatcom County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Whatcom County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whatcom County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
San Juan Cable & Internet Cable in Whatcom County, WA
San Juan Cable & Internet cable coverage
About 1.66%, or 3,765 people, have San Juan Cable & Internet cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Whatcom County area. San Juan Cable & Internet is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Whatcom County.
San Juan Cable & Internet cable download speeds
San Juan Cable & Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whatcom County. Versus other cable providers in the area, San Juan Cable & Internet cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Whatcom County. The fastest plan anyone in Whatcom County can order from San Juan Cable & Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Whatcom County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
San Juan Cable & Internet cable upload speeds
In Whatcom County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for San Juan Cable & Internet cable. Compared to other ISPs, San Juan Cable & Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Whatcom County cable providers. San Juan Cable & Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whatcom County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
PogoZone Cable in Whatcom County, WA
PogoZone cable coverage
About 1.16%, or 2,634 people, have PogoZone cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and southwest Whatcom County area. PogoZone is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Whatcom County.
PogoZone cable download speeds
PogoZone is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Whatcom County. Versus other cable providers in the area, PogoZone cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Whatcom County. The fastest plan anyone in Whatcom County can order from PogoZone goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Whatcom County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
PogoZone cable upload speeds
In Whatcom County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PogoZone cable. Compared to other ISPs, PogoZone is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Whatcom County cable providers. PogoZone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Whatcom County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Whatcom County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Whatcom County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Whatcom County compare to the rest of Washington?
Cable internet speeds in Whatcom County are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 1,355 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 92.24% in Whatcom County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Whatcom County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Skagit County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Island County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clallam County, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Okanogan County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ferry County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pend Oreille County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cherokee County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Butte County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Caddo Parish, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Calcasieu Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Canyon County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds