| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 95% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Ziply Fiber | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| OnlineNW | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 53% |
| Whiz to Coho | $24.95 | 3 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 25% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 95.06%
3 providers - 2.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Hillsboro residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in Hillsboro.
There are seven internet providers serving the Hillsboro area, and 95.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hillsboro's seven internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Hillsboro are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Hillsboro.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Hillsboro residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 95% of the area. Hillsboro’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, $42.48.
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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 Hillsboro covering 95% 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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, $42.48.
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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 all households in Hillsboro covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, $42.48.
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 Hillsboro, $1.12.
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 Hillsboro. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hillsboro's providers, 221 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Hillsboro, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Hillsboro, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Hillsboro and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hillsboro at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hillsboro at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Hillsboro residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Hillsboro with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Hillsboro. The next fastest internet provider in Hillsboro is Ziply Fiber, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Hillsboro with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hillsboro, $42.48.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hillsboro, covering 95% of the city. Ziply Fiber also offers fiber internet in Hillsboro and is available to 95% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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