In 98117 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 24.21% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 83 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.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 98117
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 98117 are not shown.
98117 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 98117 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 24.21% of 98117. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in 98117 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 98117?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 98117.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 98117 home can get up to 83 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 140 Mbps, which 1.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 98117.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of 98117, and slower in the central areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 98117?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 98117 you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 19.76% of 98117 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 79.99% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 98117 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 98117, along with details on where in 98117 and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in 98117, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 24.21%, or 8,652 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98117 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 98117.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98117. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout 98117. The fastest plan anyone in 98117 can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98117 customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 7.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 48.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In 98117 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98117 DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98117 is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 9.8 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
98117 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 98117 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 98117 compare to the rest of Washington?
DSL internet speeds in 98117 are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 83 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 24.21% in 98117.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 98117 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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