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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Stephouse Networks 
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$49.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 4.690% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 92.22%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 97051 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 97051 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 88% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 28% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in the 97051 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 97051 area, and 92.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 97051, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 97051 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 97051 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 90% of the area. Saint Helens’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 97051 ZIP code.
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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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 97051 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 97051 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 Saint Helens, $52.79.
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 Saint Helens, $2.20.
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 97051 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Helens's providers, 425 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 97051 ZIP code, covering 90% 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 Saint Helens, $52.79.
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 Saint Helens, $2.20.
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 97051 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Helens's providers, 425 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 97051 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 97051 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 Saint Helens, $52.79.
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 Saint Helens, $2.20.
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 97051 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Saint Helens's providers, 425 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 97051 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 97051. The next fastest internet provider in the 97051 ZIP code is Stephouse Networks, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.690% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 97051 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saint Helens, $52.79.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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