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Internet providers in Ontario, OR
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| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| Sparklight | $30 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Safelink Internet | $59 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Ispeed Wireless, Inc. | - | - | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Ontario internet service at a glance
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. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No 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 $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers 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.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 1, 2020.
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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $47.32.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ontario, $3.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Ontario. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ontario's providers, 193 Mbps.
Sparklight cable internet
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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 1, 2020.
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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $47.32.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ontario, $3.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 1,000 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, 193 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 1, 2020.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $47.32.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ontario, $3.64.
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, 193 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Ontario?
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Ontario with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Ontario. The next fastest internet provider in Ontario is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 78% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Ontario?
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Ontario with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ontario, $47.32.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
How can I boost my internet speeds?
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.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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