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Shop the best Portland internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| WideOpenWest | - | - | Cable | 99% |
Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Association  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Surf Air Wireless | $74.95 | 50 - 6 Mbps | Wireless | 55% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in Portland is comparable to the rest of Michigan - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Portland area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Portland residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in Portland.
There are six internet providers serving the Portland area, and 99.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Portland's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| WideOpenWest | 109 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Portland.
The largest internet providers in Portland are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Portland.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Portland residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Portland’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Portland residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Portland covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Portland to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Portland, $56.23.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Portland, $2.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Portland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Portland's providers, 20 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Portland covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Portland where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Portland, $56.23.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Portland, $2.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Portland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Portland's providers, 20 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Portland covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Portland where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Portland, $56.23.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Portland, $2.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Portland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Portland's providers, 20 Mbps.
Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Association is the fastest internet provider in Portland with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 15% of households in Portland. The next fastest internet provider in Portland is WideOpenWest, offering download speeds up to 600 Mbps to 99% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Portland with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Portland, $56.23.
Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Association is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Portland, covering 15% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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