In Central there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 83.18% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,147 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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Central, Tacoma, WA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Central
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 Central are not shown.
Central Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Central is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 83.18% of Central. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Quantum Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Central above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Central?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Central.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Central home can get up to 2,147 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 3.54% 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 Central.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Central, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.36% of Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.56% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Central homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central, along with details on where in Central and at what speeds.
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Central, Tacoma, WA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 80.05%, or 17,827 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central customers is up to 2,193 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 88.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 1,308 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 92.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Central, Tacoma, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 70.65%, or 15,733 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central customers is up to 949 Mbps.
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- 62.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 34.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central fiber providers. Centurylink offers 9 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 837 Mbps.
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- 62.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Lightcurve Fiber in Central, Tacoma, WA
Lightcurve fiber coverage
About 4.38%, or 975 people, have Lightcurve fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, west, south, and north Central area. Lightcurve is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central.
Lightcurve fiber download speeds
Lightcurve is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lightcurve fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from Lightcurve goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lightcurve fiber upload speeds
In Central download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lightcurve fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lightcurve is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Central fiber providers. Lightcurve offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Central Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Central compare to the rest of Tacoma?
Fiber internet speeds in Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Tacoma: 0.00 Mbps in Tacoma versus 2,147 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Tacoma is 0.00% versus 83.18% in Central.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Tacoma, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West End, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Summit, Puyallup, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Southeast Boulder, Boulder, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Bend Houston, Missouri City, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Golden Glades-The Woods, Jacksonville, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- The Plaza, Long Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tierrasanta, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arverne, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Central Omaha, Omaha, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, El Monte, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Gateway, Phoenix, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds