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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.433% |
California Oregon Broadcasting  | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 56% |
| LSNetworks | - | - | Wired | 45% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Webformix | $57.00 | 9 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| PrineTIME Internet Solutions | $44.00 | 3 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 55.08%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Prineville 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 Prineville area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Prineville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 32% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.020% of those living in Prineville.
There are seven internet providers serving the Prineville area, and 55.08% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Prineville's seven internet providers, prices start at $44 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Prineville are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Prineville.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Prineville residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Prineville’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Prineville 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Prineville covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Prineville 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Prineville, $57.20.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prineville, $4.09.
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 Prineville. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prineville's providers, 236 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Prineville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prineville 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Prineville, $57.20.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prineville, $4.09.
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 Prineville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Prineville's providers, 236 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Prineville covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prineville 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Prineville, $57.20.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prineville, $4.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Prineville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Prineville's providers, 236 Mbps.
California Oregon Broadcasting is the fastest internet provider in Prineville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 56% of households in Prineville. The next fastest internet provider in Prineville is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 87% of the area.
PrineTIME Internet Solutions offers the cheapest internet in Prineville with plans starting at $44/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prineville, $57.20.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Prineville, covering 0.433% of the city.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable 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.
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