Wave bringing high-speed internet to 3 states Kirkland, Wa.-based internet company Wave Broadband is enabling gigabit download speed for all its customers throughout Washington, Oregon and California. Gigabit speed, which allows a massive amount of bandwidth for streaming videos and playing games, will cost customers $80 per month for the first year, then $99 per month after that. Some customers may need a new modem to enable Wave’s service, but no extra wiring is required.(Seattle Times)