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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 84% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 84% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 12% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.162% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 84% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.18%
2 providers - 92.71%
3 providers - 8.71%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Gresham 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 Gresham area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Gresham residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 89% of those living in Gresham.
There are six internet providers serving the Gresham area, and 92.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Gresham's six internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Gresham are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Gresham.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most Gresham residents, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 84% of the area. Gresham’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Gresham 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Gresham covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Gresham 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gresham, $46.66.
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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.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Gresham covering 84% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Gresham than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gresham, $46.66.
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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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Gresham covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Gresham residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Gresham, $46.66.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gresham, $1.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Gresham. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gresham's providers, 437 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Gresham, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Gresham, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Gresham and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Gresham at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Gresham at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Gresham residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Gresham with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in Gresham. The next fastest internet provider in Gresham is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 84% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Gresham with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gresham, $46.66.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Gresham, covering 84% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in Gresham and is available to 84% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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