Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in 98040, WA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In 98040 there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.62% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 434 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in 98040, WA.

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98040, WA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in 98040

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

96.14%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

96.14%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

90.85%

Avg. Speed:

90 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

65.18%

Avg. Speed:

617 Mbps

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 98040 are not shown.

 

98040 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 98040 is fixed wireless internet available?

98040, WA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 99.62% of 98040. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in 98040 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in 98040?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in 98040.

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The average 98040 home can get up to 434 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 29.50% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.42% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 98040.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of 98040, and slower in the north areas of the zip.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in 98040?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 98040 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.19% of 98040 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 88.75% of the zip.
  • 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 98040 homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 98040, along with details on where in 98040 and at what speeds.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 98040, WA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 96.14%, or 24,755 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98040 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 98040.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98040. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 98040. The fastest plan anyone in 98040 can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98040 customers is up to 50 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in 98040. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 33.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 66.5% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98040 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 98040 fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98040 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.

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EarthLink's 98040 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 33.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 66.5% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in 98040, WA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 96.14%, or 24,755 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98040 area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 98040.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98040. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 98040. The fastest plan anyone in 98040 can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98040 customers is up to 50 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in 98040. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 33.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 66.5% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98040 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 98040 fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98040 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.

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AT&T's 98040 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 33.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 66.5% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 98040, WA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 90.85%, or 23,392 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98040 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 98040.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98040. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 98040. The fastest plan anyone in 98040 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98040 customers is up to 90 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 98040. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 86.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98040 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 98040 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98040 is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 98040 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 86.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in 98040, WA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 65.18%, or 16,783 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 98040 area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 98040.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 98040. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 98040. The fastest plan anyone in 98040 can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 98040 customers is up to 617 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in 98040. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 45.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 54.7% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In 98040 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 98040 fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 98040 is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.

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Verizon's 98040 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 45.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 54.7% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

98040 Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 98040 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in 98040 compare to the rest of Washington?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in 98040 are much faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 0.00 Mbps in Washington versus 434 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the zip. Average fixed wireless coverage in Washington is 0.00% versus 99.62% in 98040.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 98040 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9811899.73%
9800699.74%
9814499.45%
9800499.83%
9810899.30%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
9803979.66%
9800599.75%
9805699.91%
9812294.52%
9817899.59%

What does fixed wireless internet look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

  • 98118, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98006, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98144, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98004, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98108, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98039, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98005, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98056, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 98122, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 98178, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds

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  • 21001, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 19064, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
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  • 10541, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 10038, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
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