| Provider | ||||
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Wave Broadband  | $40.00 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| SCS | $69.95 | 50 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 56% |
| SCS | $69.95 | 50 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 35% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Alyrica Networks | $49.99 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| PEAK Internet | - | - | Wireless | 14% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 95.80%
2 providers - 91.81%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Stayton 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 Stayton area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Stayton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 70% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 59% of those living in Stayton.
There are six internet providers serving the Stayton area, and 91.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Stayton's six internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Stayton are Wave Broadband and SCS bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Stayton.
Cable internet from Wave Broadband is available to nearly all Stayton residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from SCS, which covers 56% of the area. Stayton’s third most-available internet provider, SCS, offers fiber-optic to around 35% of Stayton 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.
Cable from Wave Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Stayton covering 96% of the area.
Wave Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Stayton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Wave Broadband start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Stayton, $58.98.
Wave Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $8.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stayton, $1.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wave Broadband offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Stayton. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Stayton's providers, 99 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.
DSL from SCS offers broadband to about half of households in Stayton covering 56% of the area.
DSL internet from SCS uses telephone lines in Stayton 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 SCS start at $69.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Stayton, $58.98.
SCS customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stayton, $1.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, SCS offers download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Stayton. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Stayton's providers, 99 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.
Fiber-optic from SCS offers broadband to some, but not many households in Stayton covering 35% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from SCS is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Stayton than other internet types.
Internet prices for SCS start at $69.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Stayton, $58.98.
SCS customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stayton, $1.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, SCS offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Stayton. These download speeds are available to 35% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Stayton's providers, 99 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Stayton, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Stayton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Stayton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Stayton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Stayton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Stayton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Stayton may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Stayton cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Viasat is the fastest internet provider in Stayton with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Stayton. The next fastest internet provider in Stayton is SCS, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 35% of the area.
Wave Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Stayton with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stayton, $58.98.
SCS is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Stayton, covering 35% of the city.
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.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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