In Malden there are 8 residential internet providers covering 94.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,425 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 Malden
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Malden.
No internet provider of this type serves Malden.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Malden are not shown.
Malden 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 94.19% of Malden. 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 Ziply. Now you can call companies in Malden with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Malden?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Malden.
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The average Malden home can get up to 3,425 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 6,000 Mbps, which 53.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Malden.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Malden, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Malden?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Malden you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.52% of Malden homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 40.67%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.81% of Malden homes.
Internet Market Health in Malden
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The map shows how competitive the Malden 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 Malden based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Malden 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, Malden homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless 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. Malden internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Malden badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Malden, along with details on where in Malden and at what speeds.
Ziply Fiber in Malden, WA
Ziply fiber coverage
About 53.52%, or 175 people, have Ziply fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, east, and southwest Malden area. Ziply is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Malden.
Ziply fiber download speeds
Ziply is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malden. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ziply fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Malden. The fastest plan anyone in Malden can order from Ziply goes up to 6,000 Mbps, and all Malden customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Ziply fiber upload speeds
In Malden download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ziply fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Malden fiber providers. Ziply offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Malden is up to 6,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 6,000.0 Mbps
Ziply Fixed Wireless in Malden, WA
Ziply fixed wireless coverage
About 88.07%, or 288 people, have Ziply fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Malden area. Ziply is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Malden.
Ziply fixed wireless download speeds
Ziply is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malden. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ziply fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Malden. The fastest plan anyone in Malden can order from Ziply goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Malden customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply fixed wireless upload speeds
In Malden download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ziply fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Malden fixed wireless providers. Ziply 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 Malden is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless Fixed Wireless in Malden, WA
WOW fixed wireless coverage
About 57.49%, or 188 people, have WOW fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, east, southeast, and north Malden area. WOW is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Malden.
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
WOW is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malden. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WOW fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Malden. The fastest plan anyone in Malden can order from WOW goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Malden customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Malden download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WOW is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Malden fixed wireless providers. WOW offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Malden is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Malden, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.65%, or 146 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, southeast, and east Malden area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Malden.
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 Malden. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Malden. The fastest plan anyone in Malden 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 Malden customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Malden 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 the fastest compared to other Malden 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 Malden 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Malden, WA
First Step Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.76%, or 45 people, have First Step Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, south, southeast, and north Malden area. First Step Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Malden.
First Step Internet fixed wireless download speeds
First Step Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malden. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, First Step Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Malden. The fastest plan anyone in Malden can order from First Step Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Malden customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
First Step Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Malden download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for First Step Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, First Step Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Malden fixed wireless providers. First Step Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Malden is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Malden, WA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.59%, or 15 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Malden area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Malden.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malden. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Malden. The fastest plan anyone in Malden can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Malden customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Malden 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 below average compared to other Malden fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Malden is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Malden, WA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 4.59%, or 15 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Malden area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Malden.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malden. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Malden. The fastest plan anyone in Malden can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Malden customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Malden 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 below average compared to other Malden fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Malden is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Malden Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Malden or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Malden compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Malden are faster versus the average speeds in Washington: 2,784 Mbps in Washington versus 3,425 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.80% versus 94.19% in Malden.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Malden 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
- Rosalia, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thornton, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. John, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oakesdale, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waverly, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spangle, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Latah, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steptoe, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belmont, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wallville, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clover Creek, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cloverland, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coalton, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coinjock, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Concan, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Culpeper, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Curryville, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Verona, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walbo, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds