INTERNET GUIDE
Internet Providers in Oregon
Oregon’s connectivity changes sharply beyond the I-5 corridor: dense communities and the high-tech manufacturing economy have stronger competition, while mountain, coastal, and eastern communities often face fewer practical choices. Compare availability by exact address—not just advertised coverage—and weigh reliability, installation timelines, and data policies for work, school, or farm operations.
Speed Availability in Oregon
Maximum download speeds available by census block
gigabit speeds available
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection · 87,318 census blocks analyzed
Oregon Broadband at a Glance
- Oregon received $688,971,638.19 in BEAD funding to expand broadband to unserved and underserved locations statewide. [Source]
- In 2022, more than 100,000 Oregon households lacked any internet subscription, revealing an adoption gap beyond coverage. [Source]
- In 2022, Ziply Fiber announced a $500-million regional investment targeting one million additional fiber locations by 2025. [Source]
- Since 2021, Coos-Curry Electric’s Beacon Broadband has offered locally owned fiber across Oregon’s rugged southwest coast. [Source]
Oregon’s Internet Landscape
Oregon’s internet history grew out of university and research networking before consumer broadband became widespread. During the 1980s and early 1990s, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Oregon Health & Science University, and the Oregon Graduate Institute participated in regional and national research networks connected to the NSFNET system. Portland’s technology sector—later known as the “Silicon Forest”—also attracted telecommunications, hosting, and software companies. Commercial access expanded in the 1990s through local providers such as Teleport Portland and Willamette Internet, alongside national dial-up services. As demand grew, Portland developed more carrier hotels, data centers, and interconnection facilities, while telephone and cable companies upgraded their networks from dial-up and basic DSL to faster broadband. Oregon municipalities later became important innovators: Ashland Fiber Network launched in 2005, and municipal systems in Sandy, Monmouth, and Independence built fiber networks to improve competition and business connectivity. Regional providers including Hunter Communications, LS Networks, OnlineNW, and XS Media also developed fiber and fixed-wireless systems, while electric cooperatives such as Douglas Electric Cooperative created Douglas Fast Net and Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative launched Beacon Broadband.
Find Your City
Internet by City in Oregon
Internet availability varies significantly by address. Select your city to see which providers serve your area and compare options.
Major Cities
Portland
Pop. 630,498Portland, Oregon, with 630,498 residents, has 15 internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections. Quantum Fiber and Xfinity serve many areas, with fiber availability and speeds reaching up to 8.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and plans.
Eugene
Pop. 177,899Eugene, Oregon, with 177,899 residents, has 16 internet providers, including CenturyLink and Xfinity. Options include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service, with maximum available speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.
Salem
Pop. 177,432Salem, Oregon, with a population of 177,432, has 24 internet providers offering fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections. Hunter Communications Inc. and Xfinity serve parts of the city, with maximum advertised speeds reaching 8.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.
Hillsboro
Pop. 107,730Hillsboro, Oregon, has 16 internet providers serving its population of 107,730, with options that include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless. Ziply Fiber and Xfinity are among the top providers by coverage, and plans can reach up to 6.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm availability.
Bend
Pop. 104,557Bend, Oregon, with 104,557 residents, has 16 internet providers, including TDS Telecom and CenturyLink. Services include fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with fiber available and speeds reaching 10.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm availability and plan options.
Mid-Size Cities
Beaverton
Pop. 96,945Beaverton, Oregon, has 14 internet providers serving its population of 96,945, with options including fiber, cable, and fixed wireless. Ziply Fiber and Xfinity are among the providers with broad coverage, and speeds reach up to 6.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available plans and technology.
Medford
Pop. 85,098Medford, Oregon, with 85,098 residents, has 13 internet providers, including Hunter Communications Inc. and Spectrum. Residents can choose fiber, cable, and fixed wireless services, with speeds reaching 10.0 Gbps; fiber is available. Check your specific address to confirm which providers, technologies, and speeds are available.
Corvallis
Pop. 61,087Internet service in Corvallis is available from 18 providers, including Alyrica, Xfinity, and CenturyLink. Residents may find fiber, cable, and fixed wireless connections, with maximum advertised speeds reaching 6.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and speeds.
Springfield
Pop. 61,085Springfield, Oregon, has 15 internet providers serving its population of 61,085, with Hunter Communications Inc and Ziply Fiber listed among the top providers by coverage. Residents can find fiber, cable, and fixed wireless service, with maximum available speeds reaching 10.0 Gbps; check your specific address to confirm available plans and technology.
Albany
Pop. 57,053Albany, Oregon, has 18 internet providers serving its 57,053 residents, with options including fiber, cable, and fixed wireless. Alyrica and Xfinity are among the providers with broad coverage, and available speeds reach up to 6.0 Gbps; check your specific address to see which plans and technologies are available.
Wilsonville
Pop. 26,345Wilsonville, Oregon, has 14 internet providers serving its population of 26,345, with Ziply Fiber and Xfinity among the top providers by coverage. Residents can choose fiber, cable, or fixed wireless connections, with maximum available speeds reaching 6.0 Gbps. Check your specific address to confirm available providers, technologies, and plans.
Provider Guide
Oregon Internet Providers
Statewide Players
T-Mobile
337 citiesT-Mobile internet service is available in approximately 337 Oregon cities, covering about 30.64% of the state, and uses licensed fixed wireless technology with maximum speeds up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for households seeking a wireless alternative where wired broadband is limited; check your address for availability and compare it with fiber or DSL options before signing up.
View T-Mobile detailsVerizon
318 citiesVerizon internet service is available in approximately 318 Oregon cities, covering about 28.91% of the state, through licensed fixed wireless technology with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. It may work well for households seeking fast internet without a wired connection; check your address with Verizon to confirm availability and expected speeds before signing up.
View Verizon detailsViasat Carrier Services Inc
318 citiesViasat Carrier Services Inc. offers GSO satellite internet in approximately 318 Oregon cities, with maximum speeds of up to 25 Mbps. It may work well for rural households without wired broadband, but availability and performance can vary; check your address for fiber, cable, or DSL options before choosing a plan.
Viasat Carrier Services IncCenturyLink
294 citiesCenturyLink offers copper, fiber internet service across 294 locations with speeds up to 8.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.
View CenturyLink detailsAT&T
277 citiesAT&T offers licensed fixed wireless internet service across 277 locations with speeds up to 100 Mbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.
View AT&T detailsSpectrum
196 citiesSpectrum offers cable, fiber internet service across 196 locations with speeds up to 1.0 Gbps. Check availability at your address to see specific plans and pricing.
View Spectrum detailsRegional Providers
Sherwood Broadband
5 citiesSherwood Broadband offers fiber internet service in approximately five Oregon cities, covering about 45% of the state, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. It may work well for households with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple connected devices; check your address to confirm fiber availability and current plan options.
Sherwood BroadbandWhiz to Coho Inc
4 citiesWhiz to Coho Inc offers fiber internet service in approximately four Oregon cities, covering about 36% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Its fiber service may work well for households needing reliable bandwidth for streaming, remote work, gaming, or multiple connected devices; check whether fiber is available at your address before signing up.
Whiz to Coho IncPDTFast.net
4 citiesPDTFast.net offers fiber internet service in approximately four Oregon cities, covering about 36% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Its fiber connection may suit households with multiple users, remote workers, and customers who stream or game frequently; check your address for availability and confirm the plan options before signing up.
PDTFast.netPrineTIME Internet Solutions LLC
4 citiesPrineTIME Internet Solutions LLC offers fiber internet in approximately four Oregon cities, covering about 36% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Its fiber service may suit households, remote workers, and businesses that need reliable high-speed connectivity, but availability can vary by address. Check your address with PrineTIME to confirm fiber service and current plans.
PrineTIME Internet Solutions LLCHood River Electric Cooperative
4 citiesHood River Electric Cooperative offers fiber internet service in approximately four Oregon cities, covering about 36% of the state, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Its fiber connection may suit households that stream, work from home, or need strong upload speeds; check your address for availability and current plan options before signing up.
Hood River Electric CooperativeHiLight
2 citiesHiLight provides fiber internet in approximately two Oregon cities, covering about 18% of the state, with speeds up to 4,000 Mbps. It may work well for households with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or multiple connected devices, but availability is limited and fiber service should be confirmed at your address. Check your address for coverage, available plans, and installation details before signing up.
HiLightMosier WiNet
2 citiesMosier WiNet provides fiber internet in approximately two Oregon cities, covering about 18% of the state, with speeds up to 100 Mbps. It may work well for households that need a fiber connection for everyday browsing, streaming, and remote work; check your address for availability and confirm the offered speed before signing up.
Mosier WiNetLocal Options
BendTel
1 citiesBendTel provides fiber internet in approximately one Oregon city, covering about 9% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. Its high-capacity fiber service may suit households with multiple users, streaming, gaming, or large uploads; check your address for availability and confirm the available fiber plan before signing up.
BendTelICS Advanced Technologies
1 citiesICS Advanced Technologies offers fiber internet in approximately one Oregon city, covering about 9% of the state, with maximum speeds up to 1000 Mbps. Its service may work well for households that need fast connections for streaming, gaming, or remote work, but availability is limited, so check your address to confirm whether fiber service is offered.
ICS Advanced TechnologiesHelio Broadband
1 citiesHelio Broadband offers internet service in approximately one Oregon city, covering about 9% of the state, using copper technology with speeds up to 1000 Mbps. It may work well for households and small businesses in its service area that need high-speed connectivity, but availability and performance can vary by address. Check with Helio Broadband to confirm service details at your location and ask whether the connection is fiber, DSL, or another copper-based option before signing up.
Helio BroadbandSatellite Options
Available statewide but typically slower and more expensive than wired alternatives. Best for rural areas without other options.
HughesNet
Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.
Starlink
Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.
Viasat Inc
Satellite internet is available nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky. Consider as a backup option or for locations without terrestrial service.
Popular provider searches
Where to compare internet next in Oregon
These links are ranked from local provider and speed data, so they point to the city and provider pages most likely to help with real availability questions.
Top city comparisons
- TDS Telecom is generally best in Bend, OR
- Hunter Communications Inc is generally best in Medford, OR
- Hunter Communications Inc is generally best in Springfield, OR
- Quantum Fiber is generally best in Portland, OR
- CenturyLink is generally best in Eugene, OR
- Hunter Communications Inc is generally best in Salem, OR
- Ziply Fiber is generally best in Hillsboro, OR
- Ziply Fiber is generally best in Beaverton, OR
- Alyrica is generally best in Corvallis, OR
- Alyrica is generally best in Albany, OR
Common Questions
Oregon Internet FAQs
How is Oregon addressing broadband gaps through state and federal initiatives?
Oregon’s broadband expansion is coordinated through the Oregon Broadband Office, which administers federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding. The state’s BEAD process targets unserved and underserved locations, while the Oregon Broadband Fund supports infrastructure. Project availability and timing can differ across Portland, Eugene, Salem, Hillsboro, Bend, and rural communities.
What internet options are available in rural Oregon communities?
Rural Oregon residents may find fiber from companies such as Hunter Communications Inc. or Ziply Fiber, fixed wireless from local providers, DSL, or satellite service. Electric-cooperative projects can also help: Douglas Fast Net, associated with Douglas Electric Cooperative, serves portions of Douglas County. Check installation requirements, equipment costs, and data allowances.
Which companies provide fiber internet in Oregon?
Fiber providers listed for Oregon include CenturyLink, Spectrum, Ziply Fiber, Hunter Communications Inc., and Xfinity. Their networks do not cover every address, even within Portland, Eugene, Salem, Hillsboro, or Bend. Entering an exact service address is essential because nearby homes may receive different technologies, speeds, or provider choices.
Where can Oregon households find 10 Gbps internet, and who offers it?
Hunter Communications Inc. offers internet service with speeds reaching 10 Gbps in parts of Oregon. That speed is not available statewide, and eligibility depends on the company’s network at a specific address. Customers should verify upload speed, installation charges, equipment requirements, contract terms, and whether the advertised rate is promotional.
How can I compare Oregon internet providers at my specific address?
Use the Oregon Broadband Office’s broadband resources and the FCC National Broadband Map to identify providers and reported technologies at your Oregon address, then confirm details directly with each company. Compare download and upload speeds, monthly price after promotions, data caps, equipment fees, contracts, installation costs, and service availability.