In Tacoma there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 55.02% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,004 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 Fiber internet providers in Tacoma, WA.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 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 Tacoma are not shown.
Tacoma Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tacoma is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 55.02% of 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 Tacoma above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Tacoma?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Tacoma.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Tacoma home can get up to 2,004 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Tacoma.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Tacoma, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Tacoma?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tacoma you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 49.82% of Tacoma homes.
- Cable is fastest for 49.57% 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 Tacoma homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tacoma, along with details on where in Tacoma and at what speeds.
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Tacoma, WA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 52.93%, or 133,952 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 Tacoma.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tacoma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Tacoma. The fastest plan anyone in Tacoma 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 Tacoma customers is up to 2,027 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 1,119 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Tacoma, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 41.93%, or 106,113 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tacoma area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Tacoma.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tacoma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Tacoma. The fastest plan anyone in Tacoma can order from Centurylink goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tacoma customers is up to 913 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In 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 below average compared to other Tacoma fiber providers. Centurylink offers 11 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 Tacoma 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 753 Mbps.
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- 42.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lightcurve Fiber in Tacoma, WA
Lightcurve fiber coverage
About 2.18%, or 5,511 people, have Lightcurve fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northeast, northwest, south, north, and east 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 Tacoma.
Lightcurve fiber download speeds
Lightcurve is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tacoma. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lightcurve fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tacoma. The fastest plan anyone in Tacoma can order from Lightcurve goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tacoma customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lightcurve fiber upload speeds
In Tacoma 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 Tacoma fiber providers. Lightcurve offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 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
Tacoma Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tacoma or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Tacoma compare to the rest of Washington?
Fiber internet speeds in Tacoma are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 2,004 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 55.02% in Tacoma.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 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 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
- Fircrest, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Midland, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University Place, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fife, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Parkland, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lakewood, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ruston, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clover Creek, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milton, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Steilacoom, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Charleston, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chandler, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chula Vista, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carlsbad, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Centreville, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chapel Hill, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carolina, PR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cheektowaga, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Park, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Rapids, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds