City in Washington, United States
Internet in Seattle: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Seattle?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Seattle's cafés are laptop-friendly with strong wifi, especially in Capitol Hill, Fremont and Ballard; coworking is common.
Getting online in Seattle
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Comcast Xfinity, Wave and CenturyLink fibre; 300 Mbps–2 Gbps for roughly $50–90 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Seattle's cafés are laptop-friendly with strong wifi, especially in Capitol Hill, Fremont and Ballard; coworking is common. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–50 ($25–50) |
Coworking spaces in Seattle
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Downtown, South Lake Union, Capitol Hill | — |
| Industrious | Downtown and South Lake Union | — |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Seattle?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Seattle's cafés are laptop-friendly with strong wifi, especially in Capitol Hill, Fremont and Ballard; coworking is common.
Which SIM card should I get in Seattle?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Seattle?
Yes: WeWork, Industrious.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- Sound Transit (Link light rail)
- King County Metro
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
- Washington State Ferries
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.