Compare 97301 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Salem – 132 Mbps
OR – 126 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Salem – 20 Mbps
OR – 45 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salem.
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Internet providers in 97301
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97301 internet providers
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| Xfinity | $30.00 | 50 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.880% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 140 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| Wave Broadband | - | - | Cable | 10% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Alyrica Networks  | $49.99 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| OnlineNW | - | 100 - 11 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Eagle Telephone Systems | $59.24 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 2.750% |
*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 Aug 11, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?97301 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
20786
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.87%
2 providers - 99.52%
3 providers - 10.52%
4+ providers - 0.33%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 97301 ZIP code 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 97301 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Salem, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 97301 area, and 99.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 97301, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Salem
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 167 Mbps | 89 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Wave Broadband | 52 Mbps | 55 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | 151 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salem.
Top high-speed internet providers in 97301
The largest internet providers serving the 97301 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 97301 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 92% of the area. Salem’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 97301 ZIP code.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**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
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 97301 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 97301 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $53.20.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $2.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 97301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 438 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**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
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 97301 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 Salem, $53.20.
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 Salem, $2.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 140 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 97301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 438 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**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
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 97301 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 97301 ZIP 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 Salem, $53.20.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $2.31.
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 97301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 438 Mbps.
Internet providers in 97301 frequently asked questions
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 97301 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.880% of households in 97301. The next fastest internet provider in the 97301 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 97301 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $53.20.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 97301 ZIP code, covering 0.880% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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