*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 - 99.80%
2 providers - 97.87%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Portland is comparable to the rest of Tennessee - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Portland area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Portland residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 30% of those living in Portland.
There are four internet providers serving the Portland area, and 97.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Portland's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Portland are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Portland.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Portland residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Portland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Portland 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Portland covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Portland 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Portland, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Portland, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Portland. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Portland's providers, 525 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Portland covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Portland 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 Portland, $54.99.
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 Portland, $2.04.
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 Portland. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Portland's providers, 525 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 Portland covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Portland 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Portland, $54.99.
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 Portland, $2.04.
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 Portland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Portland's providers, 525 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Portland with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Portland. The next fastest internet provider in Portland is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.159% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Portland with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Portland, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Portland, covering 2.159% of the city.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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