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T-Mobile Home Internet

Best fixed wireless internet in Spokane, WA

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T-Mobile Home Internet is a refreshingly simple alternative if you don’t want to deal with price increases or complicated plans. It only offers one plan at $50 a month, and everything is included in that price — no equipment fees, data caps or contracts. T-Mobile also guarantees it won’t raise your price as long as you stay a customer. Its speeds are slower than Quantum Fiber and Xfinity, but still plenty for most households. 

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Price range $50 per month Speed range 72 – 245Mbps Connection Fixed wireless Key Info Unlimited data, equipment included, no contracts, no additional fees
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • No contracts
  • No data caps
  • Simple, affordable pricing
  • Aggressively competitive with its terms and perks
Cons
  • Speeds may vary
  • Max download speeds don’t match fiber and cable
  • Home internet customers deprioritized over mobile
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Spokane internet providers compared

Provider Internet technology Monthly price range Speed range Monthly equipment costs Data cap Contract CNET review score
Quantum Fiber Fiber $50-$75 500-940Mbps None None None 6.7
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed wireless $50 ($30 with eligible mobile plans) 72-245Mbps None None None 7.4
TDS Fiber $40-$295 300-8,000Mbps $12 (optional) None None N/A
Verizon 5G Home Internet Fixed wireless $50-$70 ($35-$45 for eligible Verizon Wireless customers) 50-1,000Mbps None None None 7.2
Xfinity Cable $20-$80 75-1,200Mbps $15 (included in most plans) 1.2TB Optional 7
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s the cheapest internet plan in Spokane?

Provider Starting price Max download speed Monthly equipment fee
Xfinity Connect $20 75Mbps $15 (optional)
Xfinity Connect More $35 200Mbps $15 (optional)
TDS $40 300Mbps $12 (optional)
Quantum Fiber $50 500Mbps None
T-Mobile Home Internet $50 ($30 with eligible mobile plans) 245Mbps None
Verizon 5G Home Internet $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) 300Mbps None
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Spokane

The best internet deals and the top promotions in Spokane depend on what discounts are available during that time period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers. 

Spokane internet providers such as Xfinity may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, however, including Quantum Fiber, T-Mobile and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round. 

For a more extensive list of promotions, check out our guide on the best internet deals

Fastest internet plans in Spokane

Provider Starting price Max download speed Max upload speed Data cap Connection type
TDS 8Gig $295 8,000Mbps 8,000Mbps None Fiber
TDS 5Gig $225 5,000Mbps 5,000Mbps None Fiber
TDS 2Gig $165 2,000Mbps 2,000Mbps None Fiber
Xfinity Gigabit Extra $80 1,200Mbps 35Mbps 1.2TB Cable
TDS 1Gig $60 1,000Mbps 1,000Mbps None Fiber
Xfinity Gigabit $60 1,000Mbps 20Mbps 1.2TB Cable
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet $70 ($45 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans) 1,000Mbps 75Mbps None Fixed wireless
Quantum Fiber $75 940Mbps 940Mbps None Fiber
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

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What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines — and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

  • 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics — browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
  • 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
  • 40 to 100Mbps should give one person sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming. 
  • 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two people to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming. 
  • 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more people to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Spokane

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

  1. Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
  2. Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
  3. Are customers happy with their service?

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.

Internet providers in Spokane FAQs

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What is the best internet service provider in Spokane?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Spokane, offering the best combination of fast symmetrical speeds, reasonable prices and customer-friendly terms. If you can’t get Quantum Fiber at your address, Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet and TDS are all good backup options, though each has its own drawbacks.  

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Is fiber internet available in Spokane?

Yes, fiber internet is available to 43% of Spokane residents, according to FCC data. Fiber internet is primarily available through Quantum Fiber and TDS. 

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Who is the cheapest internet provider in Spokane?

Xfinity is the cheapest internet provider in Spokane, with prices starting at just $20 a month for 75Mbps. That said, all Xfinity plans increase in the second or third year, so you’ll pay significantly more if you maintain your service for a while.

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Which internet provider in Spokane offers the fastest plan?

TDS offers the fastest internet plan in Spokane, with upload and download speeds up to 8,000Mbps.

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