Compare Bend internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bend – 138.0 Mbps
OR – 144.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bend – 23.0 Mbps
OR – 52.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bend.
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CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.512% |
BendBroadband | - | - | Cable | 100% |
Infostructure | - | 36 - 67 Mbps | DSL | 1.359% |
Infostructure | - | 36 - 67 Mbps | Wired | 0.003% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Webformix | $57.00 | 9 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
PrineTIME Internet Solutions | $44.00 | 3 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.69%
3 providers - 2.28%
4+ providers - 0.27%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Bend is comparable to the rest of Oregon - 96%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bend area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Bend residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 13% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in Bend.
There are seven internet providers serving the Bend area, and 98.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bend's seven internet providers, prices start at $44 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Bend are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Bend.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Bend residents, covering 86% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Bend’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Bend residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Bend covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Bend 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Bend, $57.20.
CenturyLink 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 Bend, $4.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Bend. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bend's providers, 245 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Bend covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bend 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Bend, $57.20.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bend, $4.09.
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 Bend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bend's providers, 245 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Bend covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bend 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 $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bend, $57.20.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bend, $4.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Bend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Bend's providers, 245 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Bend with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in Bend. The next fastest internet provider in Bend is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 7.512% of the area.
PrineTIME Internet Solutions offers the cheapest internet in Bend with plans starting at $44/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bend, $57.20.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bend, covering 7.512% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.