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Internet providers in Tri-City, OR
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Tri-City, OR internet providers
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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. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Tri-City internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Tri-City 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 Tri-City area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Tri-City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Tri-City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Tri-City area, and 91.18% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tri-City's four internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Tri-City
The largest internet providers in Tri-City are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Tri-City.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Tri-City residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Tri-City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Tri-City residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Tri-City covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Tri-City 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Tri-City, $45.74.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tri-City, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Tri-City. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Tri-City's providers, 40 Mbps.
Spectrum 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 Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Tri-City covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tri-City residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tri-City, $45.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tri-City, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Tri-City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Tri-City's providers, 40 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Tri-City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Tri-City 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 Tri-City, $45.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tri-City, $1.76.
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 Tri-City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Tri-City's providers, 40 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Tri-City?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Tri-City with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Tri-City. The next fastest internet provider in Tri-City is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Tri-City?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Tri-City with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tri-City, $45.74.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
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.
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