In 98281 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 88.50% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 DSL internet providers in 98281, WA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 98281
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 98281 are not shown.
98281 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 98281 is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 88.50% of 98281. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Whidbey Telecom. Call one of the companies with service in 98281 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 98281?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 98281.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 98281 home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 25 Mbps, which 88.50% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 98281?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 98281 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.03% of 98281 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 18.81%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 33.17%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 98281 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 98281, along with details on where in 98281 and at what speeds.
Whidbey Telecom DSL in 98281, WA

Whidbey Telecom DSL coverage
About 88.50%, or 1,054 people, have Whidbey Telecom DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98281 area. Whidbey Telecom is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 98281.
Whidbey Telecom DSL download speeds
Whidbey Telecom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98281. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Whidbey Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 98281. The fastest plan anyone in 98281 can order from Whidbey Telecom goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 98281 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Whidbey Telecom DSL upload speeds
In 98281 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Whidbey Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Whidbey Telecom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98281 DSL providers. Whidbey Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98281 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
98281 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 98281 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 98281 compare to the rest of Washington?
DSL internet speeds in 98281 are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 25 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 88.50% in 98281.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 98281 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.
Nearby Zip Codes
- 98230, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 98240, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 98248, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 98264, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 98247, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 98276, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 98295, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 98266, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 98244, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 98827, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 54212, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 73062, OK: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 72845, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 71973, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 71670, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 61870, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 58240, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 56570, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 55314, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 73860, OK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds


