Compare Ontario internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Ontario – 99 Mbps
OR – 126 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Ontario – 21 Mbps
OR – 45 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ontario.
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CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
Sparklight | $45.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Safelink Internet | $59.00 | - | Wireless | 100% |
Ispeed Wireless | $35.00 | 1.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 28% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.76%
2 providers - 98.00%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ontario 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 Ontario area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Ontario residents. No DSL or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Ontario, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Ontario area, and 98.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ontario's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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CenturyLink | 112 Mbps | 71 Mbps | DSL |
Sparklight | 112 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ontario.
The largest internet providers in Ontario are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ontario.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Ontario residents, covering 78% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Ontario’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ontario 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Ontario covering 78% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Ontario 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $50.56.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ontario, $1.23.
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 Ontario. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ontario's providers, 173 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Ontario covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ontario residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $50.56.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ontario, $1.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Ontario. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ontario's providers, 173 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ontario covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ontario 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $50.56.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ontario, $1.23.
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 Ontario. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ontario's providers, 173 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Ontario with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in Ontario. The next fastest internet provider in Ontario is Sparklight, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Ontario with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $50.56.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem