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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 1.977% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
Ziply Fiber  | $20.00 | 50 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.977% |
| Prime Time Ventures | - | - | DSL | 1.053% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.93%
2 providers - 99.58%
3 providers - 4.62%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Linn 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 West Linn area will have access to cable, which covers 93% of West Linn residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 6.250% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.360% of those living in West Linn.
There are seven internet providers serving the West Linn area, and 99.58% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Linn's seven internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 115 Mbps | 49 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 158 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in West Linn.
The largest internet providers in West Linn are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to West Linn.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all West Linn residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 91% of the area. West Linn’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 17% of West Linn 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in West Linn covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Linn residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in West Linn, $48.33.
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 West Linn, $1.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in West Linn. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Linn's providers, 433 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in West Linn covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in West Linn 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 West Linn, $48.33.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Linn, $1.56.
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 West Linn. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Linn's providers, 433 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in West Linn covering 17% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout West Linn than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in West Linn, $48.33.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Linn, $1.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in West Linn. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Linn's providers, 433 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of West Linn, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside West Linn, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in West Linn and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Linn at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Linn at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many West Linn residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Ziply Fiber is the fastest internet provider in West Linn with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.977% of households in West Linn. The next fastest internet provider in West Linn is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Ziply Fiber offers the cheapest internet in West Linn with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Linn, $48.33.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Linn, covering 17% 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%.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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