
Internet providers in Portland, OR
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COVID Practices
Unlimited data allowance
AT&T consumer home internet or Fixed Wireless Internet customers can use unlimited internet data through September 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation is the default installation option when available for customers.
Temporary speed upgrade
Get a temporary speed upgrade to 50 Mbps when you order Cox 10 & 30 Mbps internet plans. Offers valid through June 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation encouraged. Select your desired installation date, and a Cox representative will call to confirm or reschedule your appointment.
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Installation practices
Safety-first Installation: A Frontier technician will perform your installation with appropriate safety protocols including wearing protective equipment and maintaining social distancing. In taking these precautions, it’s recommended that Frontier customers wear a face mask or face covering for the safety of technicians.
New TV plan
Introducing a new “Local 50” video plan to support contactless installation.
Installation practices
Contactless installation: Mediacom will send an installation kit and a technician to set up a single high-speed data connection, phone, or one local TV channel plan with the help of someone in your home.
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Installation practices
Self-installation is encouraged. For professional installation, contact-free delivery is available for work done outside of the home. For customers moving more than 7 days from the date the order is placed, professional installation is available.
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Installation practices
Free Contactless Delivery: An Xfinity technician will drop-off your equipment with installation instructions, then perform any outside work. Get your installation fees back in a customer credit for a no-charge installation.
Best internet providers in Portland
- CenturyLink – Best for customer satisfaction
- Xfinity – Best for high internet speeds
- Ziply Fiber – Best for affordable high-speed internet
Internet availability by connection type
DSL – 50%
Cable – 97%
Fiber optic – 89%
All available Portland, OR, residential internet providers
Provider | Starting price* | Speed range | Internet type |
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CenturyLink | $50.00/mo. | 20 – 940 Mbps | DSL, fiber optic |
Xfinity | $20.00/mo. | 50 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | $59.99/mo. | 3 – 25 Mbps | Satellite |
Ziply Fiber | $20.00/mo. | 30 – 1,000 Mbps | DSL, fiber optic |
Viasat | $69.99/mo. | 12 – 30 Mbps | Satellite |
Whiz to Coho | $24.95/mo. | 3 – 1,000 Mbps | Fixed wireless, fiber optic |
Wave Broadband | $30.00/mo. | 100 – 940 Mbps | Cable, fiber optic |
*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 09/14/21.
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
See how we review internet providersFastest internet providers in Portland
Provider | Speed | Plan name | Connection type |
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Xfinity | 1,200 Mbps | Gigabit Speed | Fiber |
Ziply Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber Gig | Fiber |
Whiz to Coho | 1,000 Mbps | 1 Gbps | Fiber |
*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 09/14/21.
Portland high-speed internet compared to the national average
For Portland internet speeds of 250 Mbps, the area exceeds both the national and state of Oregon’s averages. However, the state of Oregon is far behind the nation in having access to speeds of 1000 Mbps. The rate for Portland residents is worse than the state, as less than 1% can achieve speeds of 1 GB.
Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
Portland – 97%
Oregon – 82%
U.S. – 87%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
Portland – 1%
Oregon – 8%
U.S. – 23%
Source: FCC
Cheapest internet service providers in Portland
Monthly rates can be greater than those quoted as these figures do not include all charges. There may be fees for installation, equipment and taxes. Quoted prices typically require paperless billing and autopay. Additionally, most Portland internet providers list introductory rates, which could increase three, six or 12 months after signing up.
Provider | Speed | Price | Connection type |
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Wave Broadband | 50 Mbps | $19.95/mo. | Fiber |
Xfinity | 50 Mbps | $20.00/mo. | Cable |
Ziply Fiber | 50 Mbps | $20.00/mo. | Fiber |
*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 09/14/21.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Ziply Fiber
For these cheap high-speed internet providers in Portland, OR, Ziply offers the best deal. While both the Ziply and Xfinity plans offer the same speed — 50 Mbps — for the same price — $20/mo., Ziply’s is delivered over its fiber network, which provides a better experience than cable.

Allconnect Rating
3.45 / 5
CenturyLink: Best for customer satisfaction
With a 3.63 rating for customer satisfaction, CenturyLink has one of the highest scores when compared to other Portland internet providers. It keeps the process simple for customers, offering only two internet plans — 100 Mbps for $50/mo. and 940 Mbps for $65/mo.
Why Portland loves CenturyLink
Plans do not require a contract
Rates do not require bundling with TV or phone service
Things to consider
Paperless billing or prepayment is required
For the 100 Mbps plan, customers may incur additional charges for leased equipment.

Allconnect Rating
3.53 / 5
Xfinity: Best for high-speed internet
Xfinity offers plans for every type of customer, with speeds ranging from 50 Mbps to 1200 Mbps and rates from $20 to $70/mo.
Why Portland loves Xfinity
Offers the fastest speed in the region — 1200 Mbps.
Can bundle your plan with TV and phone service
Things to consider
Customers must sign a one-year contract
Introductory rates last 12 months
Ziply Fiber: Best for affordable high-speed internet
Ziply Fiber is one of the best internet providers in Portland with some of the most affordable rates — ranging from $20/mo. for basic service to $60/mo. for its 1 GB plan.
Why Portland loves Ziply Fiber
An annual contract is not required
First month of service is free
Things to consider
Introductory rates only last one year
Quoted rates require autopay and paperless billing
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Written by:
Laurie GarrisonAllconnect contributor
Laurie Garrison is a Florida-based freelance writer whose specialties include sports business and sports tech. She also writes on broadband subjects, as well as business and marketing awards entries where she ha… Read more
Edited by:
Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband Content
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