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Winston, OR internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **

(wireless speeds may vary)

Cable100%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL98%
Douglas Fast Net $49.99 50 - 2,500 MbpsWired100%
Douglas Fast Net $49.99 50 - 2,500 MbpsFiber-optic53%
Infostructure - 36 - 67 MbpsDSL5.026%

*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.

**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.

***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.

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Winston internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    2500 Mbps

    Provider: Douglas Fast Net

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    5362

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100%

    2 providers - 99.13%

    3 providers - 59.32%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 85%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Winston 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 Winston area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Winston residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 85% of those living in Winston.

There are six internet providers serving the Winston area, and 99.13% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Winston's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,500 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Winston

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Viasat 20 Mbps 3 Mbps Satellite
CenturyLink 2 Mbps 1 Mbps DSL
Spectrum 94 Mbps 12 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Winston.

Compare Winston internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Winston – 80 Mbps

    OR – 126 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Winston – 25 Mbps

    OR – 45 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Winston.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Winston

The largest internet providers in Winston are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Douglas Fast Net bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Winston.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Winston residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 98% of the area. Winston’s third most-available internet provider, Douglas Fast Net, offers fiber-optic to around 53% of Winston residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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.

**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 Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Winston covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Winston residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Winston, $56.99.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Winston, $0.58.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Winston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Winston's providers, 246 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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.

**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 Winston covering 98% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Winston 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 Winston, $56.99.

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 Winston, $0.58.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Winston. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Winston's providers, 246 Mbps.

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Douglas Fast Net fiber-optic internet

Provider

Douglas Fast Net

Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

2,500 Mbps

Max upload speed

250 Mbps

Average availability

53%

*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.

**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

Fiber-optic from Douglas Fast Net offers broadband to about half of households in Winston covering 53% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Douglas Fast Net is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Winston than other internet types.

Internet prices for Douglas Fast Net start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Winston, $56.99.

Douglas Fast Net customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Winston, $0.58.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Douglas Fast Net offers download speeds up to 2,500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 250 Mbps in Winston. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Winston's providers, 246 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Winston, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Winston, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Winston and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Winston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Winston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Winston 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 Winston 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 Winston cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Douglas Fast Net is the fastest internet provider in Winston with download speeds up to 2,500 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Winston. The next fastest internet provider in Winston is Douglas Fast Net, offering download speeds up to 2,500 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Winston with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Winston, $56.99.

Douglas Fast Net is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Winston, covering 53% of the city. Infostructure also offers fiber internet in Winston and is available to 1.343% of households.

Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.

Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.

Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.

*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

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