In Des Moines there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 51.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,323 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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Des Moines, WA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Des Moines
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 Des Moines are not shown.
Des Moines Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Des Moines is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 51.10% of Des Moines. 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 Des Moines above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Des Moines?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Des Moines.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Des Moines home can get up to 3,323 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 17.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Des Moines.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Des Moines, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Des Moines?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Des Moines you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.64% of Des Moines homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.10% of the city.
- 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 Des Moines homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Des Moines, along with details on where in Des Moines and at what speeds.
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Des Moines, WA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 48.75%, or 16,154 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, north, southeast, south, northeast, central, and west Des Moines area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Des Moines.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 3,430 Mbps.
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- 34.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 40.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Des Moines 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 Des Moines fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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 Des Moines 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 3,417 Mbps.
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- 34.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 24.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 40.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Des Moines, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 28.80%, or 9,543 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, north, central, southeast, northeast, west, and south Des Moines 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 Des Moines.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 923 Mbps.
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- 47.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Des Moines 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 Des Moines fiber providers. Centurylink offers 9 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 Des Moines is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 760 Mbps.
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- 47.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 24.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 22.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Des Moines Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Des Moines or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Des Moines compare to the rest of Washington?
Fiber internet speeds in Des Moines are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 3,323 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 51.10% in Des Moines.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Des Moines 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 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
- Normandy Park, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- SeaTac, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeland North, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kent, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Burien, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Federal Way, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tukwila, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Hill-Meridian, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boulevard Park, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Williston, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ken Caryl, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knightdale, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Troy, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ambler, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Derry, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- University Park, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watertown, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Waycross, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood Heights, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds