In Kent there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,760 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 Kent
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 Kent are not shown.
Kent 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
Availability maps for all providers in Kent
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Internet service is available in 99.95% of Kent. 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 Kent with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kent?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kent.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kent home can get up to 1,760 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kent.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Kent, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kent?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kent you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.29% of Kent homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.43% 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 Kent homes.
Internet Market Health in Kent
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kent 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 Kent based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kent internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kent homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, 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. Kent internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Kent is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kent, along with details on where in Kent and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Kent, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.66%, or 101,675 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kent.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kent customers is up to 1,726 Mbps.
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- 65.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 34.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Kent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kent cable providers. XFINITY 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 Kent 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 176 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 34.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Kent, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 88.30%, or 90,083 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kent.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kent customers is up to 102 Mbps.
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- 30.9% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 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 Kent is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Kent, WA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 19.60%, or 19,994 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kent.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent 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 Kent customers is up to 1,611 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Kent 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 below average compared to other Kent 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 Kent 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 1,009 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 73.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Kent, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 8.15%, or 8,310 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, east, northwest, north, and central Kent area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kent.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kent customers is up to 972 Mbps.
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- 55.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 44.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Kent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kent fiber providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Kent is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 826 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 24.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Kent, WA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.88%, or 1,918 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, east, north, and central Kent area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kent.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kent customers is up to 1,207 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Kent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kent fiber providers. XFINITY 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 Kent is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 840 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kent, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.58%, or 100,568 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent 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 Kent.
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 Kent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent 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 Kent customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 11 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kent, WA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 85.09%, or 86,803 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kent.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent 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 Kent customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 7.9 Mbps.
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- 29.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kent, WA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 85.09%, or 86,803 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kent.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent 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 Kent customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 29.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kent, WA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 83.08%, or 84,759 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kent area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kent.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kent. The fastest plan anyone in Kent can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kent customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kent 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 Kent fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Kent Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kent or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kent compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Kent are slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 2,720 Mbps in Washington versus 1,760 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.85% versus 99.95% in Kent.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kent 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
- East Hill-Meridian, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeland North, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Des Moines, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Auburn, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Covington, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- SeaTac, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairwood, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Algona, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Renton, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Maple Grove, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marietta, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McAllen, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manteca, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mansfield, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafayette, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jonesboro, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds