Internet providers in Kirkland, Washington
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Broadband in Kirkland
Kirkland falls under King County labels in Washington as a mid-size Washington community of about 92,938 residents—economically linked to Greater Seattle. Apartment infill and ADU conversions add wiring complexity—compare upload speeds if you work from a backyard unit or garage conversion. Other King County communities on this site include Seattle, Bellevue, and Kent—useful if you are comparing moves within the county.
Our FCC filing sample for Kirkland (see the provider table below) lists 10 rows spanning fiber, fixed wireless, satellite at one coordinate—availability still varies block by block. Run the address tool for your street; compare upload speeds if you video conference or upload large files.
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Internet providers in Kirkland (FCC filing sample)
Table lists provider-reported residential filings at our stored coordinate for Kirkland. This is research data—not live pricing, percent coverage, or a guarantee that every brand sells at your address. See how we use FCC data below for sample methodology, then confirm plans in the comparison tool above.
Connection types in this FCC sample
- Fixed Wireless (4)
- Fiber (3)
- Satellite (3)
| Provider | Connection | Max download | Max upload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber | Fiber | 6 Gbps | 6 Gbps |
| Astound Broadband | Fiber | 2 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Xfinity | Fiber | 2 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | 75 Mbps |
| Starlink | Satellite | 280 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| MINTernet | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| T-Mobile | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 50 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
| Viasat Inc | Satellite | 50 Mbps | 3 Mbps |
How much internet speed do you need in Kirkland?
Headline Mbps in ads are often “up to” values. Match the plan to how many people and devices share the connection—not only the fastest number on a provider card. Upload speed matters for video calls and cloud backups.
25+ Mbps
- Web, email, HD streaming
- 1–2 devices
- Ideal for 1–2 people
100+ Mbps
- 4K streaming, online gaming, video calls
- 3–5 devices
- Ideal for 2–6 people
500 Mbps – 1 Gig
- Multiple 4K streams, large uploads, smart home
- 5+ devices
- Ideal for 6+ people or heavy WFH
Mbps (megabits per second) measures data rate. FCC broadband benchmarks use 25 Mbps download as a baseline for fixed service; fiber and cable plans in Kirkland often exceed that where plant reaches your address.
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Before you order in Kirkland
- Use your exact address. King County can include multiple networks—or pockets with only one wireline option. Summaries on this page and FCC filings describe sample points, not a quote for your home.
- Check HOA and apartment rules. Bulk agreements or approved-provider lists can limit what you can install—ask the property manager if results look narrow.
- Compare technology types. Plans may be labeled cable, fiber, DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite—upload speed and latency vary. Match the plan to how you use the connection, not only headline download Mbps.
- Cross-check government data. Our FCC section below explains the one-point sample we store; the FCC National Broadband Map lets you search your address. The shopping tool above shows retail offers—they can disagree, so confirm with the ISP before you sign up.
How we use FCC broadband data
This section explains how we build the FCC provider table above for Kirkland. It is methodology—not a coverage map for the whole city and not a substitute for checking your street address in the comparison tool.
We take one sample coordinate per city from our dataset (the point we store in cities.json, usually a centroid or chosen coordinate—not an address you enter on this page). We query the FCC National Broadband Map API for residential provider filings at that latitude and longitude, then store the rows in fcc-broadband-by-city.json for this page. Each row is a brand + technology + reported max speeds; multiple rows per brand are normal (for example separate cable and fiber filings).
Filings describe what providers report at that point. They are not retail prices, promotional bundles, percent of homes served, or a guarantee that service can be installed at your driveway.
FCC data is provider-reported and may lag new construction, while shopping-tool results can vary by address, promotion, and provider eligibility. We use FCC data for technology and availability context, not final pricing.
Internet providers submit updated broadband availability to the FCC on a semiannual schedule—filing deadlines are typically March 1 and September 1 (or the next business day). Even after the FCC publishes a new dataset, filings can trail fiber overbuilds, new subdivisions, and retired copper plant by months.
What this sample shows
- Sample coordinates
- 47.6767, -122.2055
- One point in our city dataset
- Distinct provider names
- 10
- 10 provider+technology filing rows in the table above
- Fastest reported download
- up to 6 Gbps
- Highest max in this sample only
- Satellite in sample
- Yes
- Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat Inc
Our stored copy of this sample was last refreshed from the FCC API on 2026-04-13. Batch updates run on our schedule; the underlying FCC map updates on the agency's semiannual publication cycle. Cross-check your address on the FCC National Broadband Map or in the comparison tool above before you order service.
Frequently asked questions
More on Utility Rates
- How we research utility rates and data freshness—methodology for the estimates on our city pages (separate from ISP shopping).
- Average utility bills in Kirkland (electric, water, sewer, trash)—source-backed estimates separate from broadband.
- Washington utility costs hub—compare cities statewide.
- National internet providers tool & technology guide.