In Carson there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.84% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,265 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Carson
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 Carson are not shown.
Carson 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
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Internet service is available in 98.84% of Carson. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Now you can call companies in Carson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Carson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Carson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Carson home can get up to 1,265 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.03% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Carson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Carson, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Carson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Carson you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.26% of Carson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.48% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 9.42%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.16% of Carson homes.
Internet Market Health in Carson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Carson internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Carson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Carson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Carson homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Carson internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Carson needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Carson, along with details on where in Carson and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Carson, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 91.84%, or 2,847 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carson area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Carson.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carson customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Carson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Carson DSL providers. Centurylink offers 2 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 Carson is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 91.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Carson, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 82.26%, or 2,550 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, central, and west Carson area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Carson.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Carson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Carson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carson cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carson is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Carson, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.26%, or 39 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Carson area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carson.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Carson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Carson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carson fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carson is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL in Carson, WA
Astound Broadband DSL coverage
About 1.26%, or 39 people, have Astound Broadband DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Carson area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carson.
Astound Broadband DSL download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Astound Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Carson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Carson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carson DSL providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carson is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carson, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.97%, or 2,510 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Carson.
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 Carson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carson customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 57.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carson 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 average compared to other Carson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Carson 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 57.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Carson, WA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 72.10%, or 2,235 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, west, and east Carson area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Carson.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carson customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Carson fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 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 Carson is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carson, WA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 56.87%, or 1,763 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Carson.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carson customers is up to 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 55.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 44.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carson 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 fastest compared to other Carson fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Carson 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 44.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carson, WA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 56.87%, or 1,763 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Carson.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carson. The fastest plan anyone in Carson can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carson customers is up to 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 55.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 44.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carson 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 fastest compared to other Carson fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Carson 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 44.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Carson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Carson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Carson compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Carson are slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 2,720 Mbps in Washington versus 1,265 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.85% versus 98.84% in Carson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Carson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Stevenson, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cascade Locks, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Willard, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Bonneville, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Underwood, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skamania, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hood River, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dee, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dodson, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bingen, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Crownpoint, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Davis Junction, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elmira, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bal Harbour, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Youngwood, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Youngsville, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodville, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Unity, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utica, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summit Hill, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds