In Rainier there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.90% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 35 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 Rainier, WA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Rainier
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 Rainier are not shown.
Rainier Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rainier is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.90% of Rainier. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Lightcurve. Call one of the companies with service in Rainier above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rainier?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rainier.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rainier home can get up to 35 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which 51.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rainier.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rainier, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rainier?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rainier you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.58% of Rainier homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.62% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 6.93%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.60%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rainier homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rainier, along with details on where in Rainier and at what speeds.
Lightcurve DSL in Rainier, WA
Lightcurve DSL coverage
About 98.90%, or 5,466 people, have Lightcurve DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rainier area. Lightcurve is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rainier.
Lightcurve DSL download speeds
Lightcurve is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rainier. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Lightcurve DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rainier. The fastest plan anyone in Rainier can order from Lightcurve goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rainier customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lightcurve DSL upload speeds
In Rainier download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lightcurve DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Lightcurve is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rainier DSL providers. Lightcurve offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rainier is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Lightcurve customers can get speeds up to 6.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 52.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rainier DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rainier or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rainier compare to the rest of Washington?
DSL internet speeds in Rainier are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 35 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 98.90% in Rainier.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rainier 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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