In South Tacoma there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 56.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,851 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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South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in South Tacoma
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 South Tacoma are not shown.
South Tacoma Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Tacoma is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 56.00% of South Tacoma. 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 South Tacoma above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in South Tacoma?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in South Tacoma.
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The average South Tacoma home can get up to 1,851 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 47.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.02% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Tacoma.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of South Tacoma, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in South Tacoma?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Tacoma you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.82% of South Tacoma homes.
- Cable is fastest for 52.15% 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 South Tacoma homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Tacoma, along with details on where in South Tacoma and at what speeds.
Quantum Fiber Fiber in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 55.29%, or 17,938 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, southwest, east, south, southeast, central, west, and northeast South Tacoma area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of South Tacoma.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Tacoma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout South Tacoma. The fastest plan anyone in South Tacoma can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Tacoma customers is up to 1,860 Mbps.
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- 86.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In South Tacoma download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other South Tacoma fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 2 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 South Tacoma is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 995 Mbps.
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- 92.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 37.76%, or 12,252 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Tacoma area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Tacoma.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Tacoma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Tacoma. The fastest plan anyone in South Tacoma 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 South Tacoma customers is up to 935 Mbps.
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- 42.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 54.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In South Tacoma 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 South Tacoma fiber providers. Centurylink offers 8 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 South Tacoma is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 751 Mbps.
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- 42.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 29.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lightcurve Fiber in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Lightcurve fiber coverage
About 4.99%, or 1,618 people, have Lightcurve fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, and northeast South Tacoma area. Lightcurve is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Tacoma.
Lightcurve fiber download speeds
Lightcurve is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Tacoma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lightcurve fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Tacoma. The fastest plan anyone in South Tacoma can order from Lightcurve goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Tacoma customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lightcurve fiber upload speeds
In South Tacoma download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lightcurve fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lightcurve is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Tacoma fiber providers. Lightcurve offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Tacoma is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Tacoma Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Tacoma or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in South Tacoma compare to the rest of Tacoma?
Fiber internet speeds in South Tacoma are much faster versus the average speeds in Tacoma: 0.00 Mbps in Tacoma versus 1,851 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Tacoma is 0.00% versus 56.00% in South Tacoma.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Tacoma 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
- South End, Tacoma, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central, Tacoma, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Tacoma, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West End, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Woodbrook, Lakewood, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Summit, Puyallup, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Ashburn, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Deanwood, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Side, Mount Vernon, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kips Bay, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Laurelton, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Millard, Omaha, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- The Colony, Anaheim, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerton, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Lake, Eastmont, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds