In Elk Plain there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.90% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,690 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Elk Plain
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 Elk Plain are not shown.
Elk Plain 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 99.90% of Elk Plain. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Elk Plain with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Elk Plain?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Elk Plain.
Internet Speed Key
The average Elk Plain home can get up to 1,690 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 61.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 38.70% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Elk Plain.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Elk Plain, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Elk Plain?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elk Plain you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Elk Plain homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.90% 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 Elk Plain homes.
Internet Market Health in Elk Plain
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Elk Plain internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Elk Plain homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Elk Plain internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 7 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, Elk Plain badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Elk Plain, along with details on where in Elk Plain and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.90%, or 10,400 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elk Plain area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Elk Plain.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk Plain. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk Plain. The fastest plan anyone in Elk Plain can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Elk Plain customers is up to 1,690 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Elk Plain download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elk Plain cable providers. XFINITY 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 Elk Plain is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 167 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 92.81%, or 9,662 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elk Plain area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Elk Plain.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk Plain. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Elk Plain. The fastest plan anyone in Elk Plain can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Elk Plain customers is up to 89 Mbps.
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- 18.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 46.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Elk Plain download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elk Plain DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Elk Plain is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 57.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lightcurve Cable in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Lightcurve cable coverage
About 25.73%, or 2,678 people, have Lightcurve cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, east, and south Elk Plain area. Lightcurve is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Elk Plain.
Lightcurve cable download speeds
Lightcurve is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk Plain. Versus other cable providers in the area, Lightcurve cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elk Plain. The fastest plan anyone in Elk Plain can order from Lightcurve goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Elk Plain customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lightcurve cable upload speeds
In Elk Plain download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lightcurve cable. Compared to other ISPs, Lightcurve is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Elk Plain cable providers. Lightcurve offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk Plain is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.97%, or 10,303 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain.
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 Elk Plain. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk Plain. The fastest plan anyone in Elk Plain can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Elk Plain customers is up to 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Elk Plain 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.40%, or 10,035 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elk Plain area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Elk Plain.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk Plain. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk Plain. The fastest plan anyone in Elk Plain can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Elk Plain customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk Plain download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Elk Plain fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Elk Plain 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 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 96.40%, or 10,035 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elk Plain area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Elk Plain.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk Plain. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elk Plain. The fastest plan anyone in Elk Plain can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Elk Plain customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk Plain download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Elk Plain fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Elk Plain 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 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 59.97%, or 6,243 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, northwest, west, east, north, central, and south Elk Plain area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Elk Plain.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elk Plain. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elk Plain. The fastest plan anyone in Elk Plain can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Elk Plain customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elk Plain is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Elk Plain Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Elk Plain or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Elk Plain compare to the rest of Spanaway?
Internet speeds in Elk Plain are comparable versus the average speeds in Spanaway: 1,785 Mbps in Spanaway versus 1,690 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Spanaway is 99.93% versus 99.90% in Elk Plain.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Elk Plain 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 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
- Frederickson, Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summit, Puyallup, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodbrook, Lakewood, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waller, Tacoma, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eastside Enact, Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central, Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Tacoma, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Mission Grove, Riverside, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saint Anthony, St. Paul, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thunderbird Hills, San Antonio, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Fall River, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Arroyo, Pasadena, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allied Gardens, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mandarin, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Tabor, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Willowbrook, Houston, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds