Portland, OR Internet
Internet Providers in Portland, OR
Compare every internet provider in Portland, OR: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedRoles count plans reaching at least 5% of Portland. Faster only in small pockets: Quantum Fiber Fiber 8G up to 8,000 Mbps (~1% of the city).
Xfinity is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 50% of Portland, while its overall footprint reaches about 98% of the city. If Ziply Fiber reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with fiber speeds up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps reaching about 13% of the city. Where Xfinity does not reach, CenturyLink is the safe fallback, mostly fiber, with an overall footprint of about 75% and common fiber speeds up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps reaching about 60%.
Local results vary sharply: the Pearl District favors Astound Broadband, while Xfinity leads in ZIP 97205 and ZIP 97204. Quantum Fiber dominates the Portland State University area in ZIP 97201, the University of Portland area in ZIP 97203, and ZIP 97206, while Reed College area ZIP 97202 has a notable CenturyLink fiber presence alongside Quantum Fiber. Students near Portland State University, Reed College, the University of Portland, or Lewis & Clark College should verify apartment infrastructure, since older copper or DSL can affect Zoom, streaming, and gaming; check carefully around Nob Hill, Sunnyside, Alberta Arts District, and Portland Air National Guard Base too. T-Mobile and Verizon are worth checking for fixed wireless, but coverage changes street by street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in Portland, OR
Best plan here: 2 Gig — faster than 90% of all internet options in Oregon
- 2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$100Per month
- 1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable1,200 MbpsDownload86Our score$100Per month
- 1 GigCable1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month
- 500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)Cable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- 300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable300 MbpsDownload71Our score$40Per month
Source: Xfinity official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Xfinity reaches 98.4% of Portland, giving most residents a strong chance of finding service at their address. Its cable plans are a solid option, led by the 2 Gig plan with up to 2000 Mbps download, 35 Mbps upload, and a 90/100 Speed Score, above the city average of 58. The fastest tier may not reach every address, so confirm which plan and technology are available at yours.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Xfinity
Xfinity reaches 98.4% of Portland, so most households have a strong chance of getting its service. Its cable lineup offers excellent options, including up to 1,200 Mbps for about 98% of the city and up to 2,000 Mbps for about 50% of Portland, though the fastest tier is address-dependent and upload speeds are much lower at up to 35 Mbps. Check your address to confirm which plan is available, especially if you need the top performance for heavy uploads, remote work, or many connected devices.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 2G — faster than 90% of all internet options in Oregon
Badge = fastest plan reaching at least 5% of the city. Fiber 8G scores higher but reaches ~1%.
- Fiber 8GFiber8,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$150Per month
- Fiber 3GFiber3,000 MbpsDownload97Our score$70Per month
- Fiber 2GFiber2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$70Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber940 MbpsDownload76Our score$80Per month
- Fiber 500Fiber500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
Source: Quantum Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Fiber is an excellent choice for everyday streaming, gaming, video calls, and large downloads, with low latency and strong upload performance. Quantum Fiber’s Fiber 1 Gig plan offers up to 940 Mbps down and 500 Mbps up, earns a 76/100 Speed Score, and is available to about 70% of Portland, while the provider’s headline Speed Score of 90/100 is above the city average of 58. Plan availability and maximum speeds depend on your address, so check which fiber tier reaches your home.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Quantum Fiber
Fiber means excellent service for streaming, gaming, video calls, and other demanding everyday use, with Quantum Fiber offering up to 940 Mbps download and 500 Mbps upload on its 1 Gig plan, available to about 70% of Portland, plus symmetrical speeds on other fiber plans. Availability is address-dependent, with the 2G plan reaching about 58% of the city and the 3G and 8G plans only about 1%, so check your address to see which of these excellent options you can order.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber Internet – up to 940 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Oregon
- Fiber Internet – up to 940 MbpsFiber940 MbpsDownload76Our score$75Per month
- CenturyLink Internet 100 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months (Paperless billing or prepay required; speed may not be available in your area)DSL100 MbpsDownload21Our score$55Per month
Source: CenturyLink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
CenturyLink is a strong choice in Portland, led by its top-tier fiber option with a Speed Score of 76/100, above the city average of 58. Fiber Internet offers up to 940 Mbps download and 940 Mbps upload for $75 per month, with availability to about 60% of the city, making it an excellent choice for demanding home use. Availability depends on your address, and the 100 Mbps DSL plan has a much lower Speed Score of 21/100, so consider checking other providers first if fiber is not available.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a strong option for many Portland households, especially where its fiber plan is available. Fiber Internet offers up to 940 Mbps both ways for $75 per month and is available to about 60% of the city, but availability is address-dependent. Where fiber is not offered, the 100 Mbps DSL plan is a more limited fallback for modern needs, so check your address for faster options first.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 5 Gig — faster than 97% of all internet options in Oregon
- Fiber 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload97Our score$90Per month
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$60Per month
- Fiber GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month
- Fiber 300/300Fiber300 MbpsDownload71Our score$30Per month
- Fiber 100/100Fiber100 MbpsDownload21Our score$20Per month
Source: Ziply Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Fiber is an excellent choice for low-latency browsing, streaming, gaming, and demanding home use, with Ziply Fiber’s Fiber 5 Gig plan offering up to 5,000 Mbps both ways and a 97/100 Speed Score, well above Portland’s city average of 58. That plan is available to about 13% of the city, so confirm fiber service at your address before choosing it; where available, Ziply Fiber is a top-tier option.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber uses fiber, which is excellent for everyday browsing, streaming, gaming, and working from home, with plans offering up to 5,000 Mbps both ways. Its fastest options are excellent, but fiber availability is address-dependent and reaches about 13% of Portland, so check your address first to see whether these high-speed plans are available.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Gig WiFi — faster than 79% of all internet options in Oregon
- Gig WiFi$200 Gift CardFiber1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$40Per month
Source: Astound Broadband official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Astound Broadband is a top-tier option where its fiber service is available, with a Speed Score of 79/100 that is above Portland’s city average of 58. Its Gig WiFi plan offers up to 1,000 Mbps download and 1,500 Mbps upload for $40 per month, plus a $200 reward card, but this plan reaches only 2% of the city. Because availability is address-dependent, check that your location qualifies for this fiber plan before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband is an excellent option for demanding internet use, but its best offering is available only at some addresses. Its Gig WiFi fiber plan provides up to 1000 Mbps download and 1500 Mbps upload for $40 per month, plus a $200 reward card, with a good 79/100 Speed Score and availability at about 2% of Portland, so check your address before counting on it.
Available Plans
Fiber
Cable
Hunter Communications Inc
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plans start at $49.95 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 60% of all internet options in Oregon
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Up to 200 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload can handle everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls for a small household. Hunter Communications Inc’s Licensed Fixed Wireless plan scores 60/100, slightly above Portland’s average top speed score of 58, but fixed wireless can be more variable than wired connections. Coverage is limited to 1.2% of Portland, so check your address and consider other available providers if you need more consistent performance.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Hunter Communications Inc
Up to 200 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload is enough for everyday browsing, streaming, video calls, and a few connected devices, though it may feel limited for heavy households or demanding uploads. Hunter Communications Inc’s licensed fixed wireless service is below average in speed and reaches about 1% of Portland, so check your address before relying on it, and compare faster options first if they are available.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 71% of all internet options in Oregon
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload71Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless connection offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, suitable for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, with a Speed Score of 71/100 that is above Portland’s city average of 58. Its performance can vary more than wired connections, and the plan is available across 58.9% of Portland, so confirm that 5G Home reaches your specific address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is good for streaming, video calls, and everyday household use, though performance can vary with wireless conditions. It is available to about 59% of Portland, so check your address first, especially since Verizon does not list a fiber or cable option here and this adequate fixed wireless plan may not meet the needs of heavy users or larger households.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Oregon
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload76Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Budget-conscious households that need dependable everyday internet for streaming, video calls, and work may find T-Mobile a competitive choice, with up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload on Rely or up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload on its other plans. Its 76/100 Speed Score is above Portland’s city average of 58, though fixed wireless can be more variable than fiber or cable, especially for latency and peak-time performance. Plan availability is address-dependent, with these offers reaching about 72% of the city, and the promotional pricing requires a qualifying T-Mobile voice bundle.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that want straightforward home internet with solid, better-than-average performance for streaming, video calls, and everyday use, especially with its up to 500 Mbps plans and Speed Score of 76/100. The fixed wireless plans are available to about 72% of Portland, but service can vary by address, so check availability and performance at your home before choosing, particularly if you need consistently strong speeds for a busy household.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps — faster than 71% of all internet options in Oregon
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload71Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
$40/mo gets you AT&T Internet Air with up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, a reasonable value for everyday use, though fixed wireless can be less consistent than wired service. Its 71/100 Speed Score is above Portland’s 58 average, but availability is address-specific and this plan reaches about 50% of the city, so verify that Internet Air is offered at your address before signing up.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
At $40 per month for the first 12 months, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, making it a reasonably priced option for everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls. Its fixed wireless technology and Speed Score of 71/100 are adequate rather than outstanding, and availability reaches about 50% of Portland, so check your address first and compare faster fiber or cable options if available, especially for heavy households or demanding work and gaming.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 79% of all internet options in Oregon
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload5Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but that is limited value for the price. Its satellite service has a Speed Score of 21/100, below the city average of 58, so consider checking what else is available at your address for better real-world performance. Fusion is available to 100.0% of Portland, although exact serviceability and performance still depend on your location.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25 to 100 Mbps download speeds, but its satellite plans are below average for the state and may feel limited for modern streaming, gaming, or multiple users. All three plans are available to 100% of Portland, though you should check your address for faster fiber or cable service before choosing HughesNet, which is best viewed as a fallback when those options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 76% of all internet options in Oregon
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload60Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Starlink uses satellite internet, which supports everyday browsing and streaming but typically has higher latency than wired connections. Its Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload with a 76/100 Speed Score, above Portland’s 58 average, and is available to 100.0% of the city. Because satellite latency can affect gaming and video calls, check performance expectations at your address and compare other connection types before choosing.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Satellite internet is available across 100.0% of Portland, and Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and up to 40 Mbps upload, making it suitable for streaming and everyday use, though satellite latency can be frustrating for gaming and some video calls. Check your address for fiber or cable first, since those technologies typically provide lower latency and a better experience for demanding modern use, while Starlink is a practical fallback when those options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 81% of all internet options in Oregon
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload19Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload12Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Portland
Viasat is a limited-performance choice compared with alternatives, with a headline Speed Score of 19/100 versus Portland’s city average of 58. Its Viasat Essentials satellite plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, with availability across 100% of the city, but satellite’s higher latency can affect real-time activities. Since address-level availability and performance can vary, check what other technologies are offered at your address before choosing.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option, so check whether faster internet is available at your address first. Its satellite plans reach about 100% of Portland, but even the faster Viasat Essentials offers only up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month, speeds that may feel limiting for modern households.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Internet Provider Reviews in Portland, OR
We read 277 recent Google reviews of Portland listings for Xfinity and CenturyLink and sorted each one by what it is about. Store visits and phone-plan reviews are set aside.
What Xfinity customers report
Outages
Very poor
5% mention
Speed
Poor
4% mention
Billing
Poor
24% mention
Support
Poor
50% mention
Installation
Mixed
5% mention
Equipment
Mixed
20% mention
Cancelling
Very poor
7% mention
“They were very helpful in hooking me up with a new wifi modem.”
“IF YOU SCHEDULE A PAYMENT, DO NOT PAY IT EARLY! I paid my balance a couple of days early and they still withdrew from my account…. and of course, 2 hours later I am told that they can give me my money back, but it will take up to 2 weeks….. don't schedule a payment a and decide to do the right thing and pay it early. Xifinity will screw you in the end.”
What CenturyLink customers report
Outages
Very poor
42% mention
Billing
Very poor
26% mention
Support
Very poor
67% mention
Installation
Very poor
14% mention
Equipment
Very poor
11% mention
Cancelling
Very poor
14% mention
“I’ve had gigabit fiber running solidly, with no downtime that I know of, over the last 6 years. Love the bandwidth and latency. And the price hasn’t changed for me (and they say it never will?!). Haven’t needed to contact support… but I do use my own equipment. Looking forward to 2.5gb in the future hopefully one day.”
“Too bad there's no option for zero stars. They take my money every month and in return they give only a portion of what they promised. Service is down frequently.”
Reviews are shown exactly as posted on Google and link to the listing they came from. Star averages and counts are Google’s; the service rating and the subject grades are our reading of each review, refreshed monthly. How we do this.
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Portland
All 31 product lines from the 11 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 31 plans
- Xfinity1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)1,200 MbpsDownload86Our score$100Per month~98.2%CoverageCable
- Xfinity1 Gig1,000 MbpsDownload79Our score$50Per month~98.2%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload76Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45$55Per month~98.2%CoverageCable
- Xfinity300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)300 MbpsDownload71Our score$40Per month~98.2%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload60Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload76Our score$35$50Per month~71.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload76Our score$45$60Per month~71.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload76Our score$55$70Per month~71.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- Quantum FiberFiber 500500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month~70.2%CoverageFiber
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Portland providers head-to-head
See how Portland’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Portland
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Xfinity 300 Mbps for $40/month promotional pricing, reaching about 98% of Portland.
It combines broad cable availability with enough capacity for shared streaming, classes, and video calls.
Check first: Confirm the address and promotional terms before ordering.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose CenturyLink fiber 940 Mbps for $75/month promotional pricing where its fiber reaches about 60%.
Fiber offers strong upload performance for video meetings, cloud work, and multiple simultaneous users.
Check first: CenturyLink’s overall footprint is broader than its fiber availability.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Ziply Fiber 5 Gig where available, with 5,000 Mbps reaching about 13% of Portland.
Its fiber tier provides the highest listed capacity for demanding uploads, downloads, and households streaming simultaneously.
Check first: Check the exact address because Ziply’s overall footprint is only about 14%.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Consider Starlink Residential 100 Mbps at $55/month promotional pricing, available everywhere in Portland.
Satellite availability reaches every address, unlike the city’s limited wired and fixed-wireless footprints.
Check first: Confirm satellite service expectations and promotional conditions before purchase.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Portland
Pearl District 97209
Astound Broadband is currently the strongest option for Symmetrical fiber service.
Astound Broadband leads the Pearl District with about 34% coverage and 1,500/1,500 Mbps fiber.
Downtown Portland 97205
Xfinity is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Xfinity covers about 46% of Downtown Portland, ahead of Quantum Fiber at about 26%.
Portland State University 97201
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber.
Quantum Fiber reaches about 45% around Portland State University, with 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber.
Reed College 97202
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for Fiber choice.
Quantum Fiber covers about 31% near Reed College, while CenturyLink fiber reaches about 29%.
University of Portland 97203
Quantum Fiber is currently the strongest option for Dominant fiber coverage.
Quantum Fiber reaches about 89% around the University of Portland with 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber.
Internet providers near Portland
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Portland, check the neighboring market directly.
Portland Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Portland, OR?
Xfinity is Portland’s best overall provider, with cable up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 50% of the city. If Ziply Fiber reaches your address, it is the faster choice, offering 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber to about 13% of Portland.
What is the fastest internet in Portland, OR?
Ziply Fiber is fastest where available, offering 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber that reaches about 13% of Portland. Xfinity is the best overall provider, with 2,000 Mbps cable reaching about 50% of the city.
Which internet provider covers the most of Portland, OR?
Excluding satellite, Xfinity covers the most of Portland at about 98% overall. Satellite providers are available everywhere, but Xfinity offers the broadest listed wired footprint and reaches about 98% with its 1,200 Mbps tier.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Portland, OR?
Ziply Fiber’s Fiber 100/100 is the cheapest plan at $20/month promotional pricing for 100 Mbps, reaching about 13% of Portland. It is the lowest listed price, but address-level eligibility and promotional conditions apply.
Can I get fiber internet in Portland?
Quantum Fiber has the broadest listed fiber footprint at about 70% of Portland, while CenturyLink fiber reaches about 60%. Check your address because faster tiers, including Quantum Fiber’s 8,000 Mbps plan, reach only about 1% of the city.
What internet speed do I need in Portland?
A 300 Mbps plan covers typical Portland streaming, remote work, and shared household use, while Xfinity’s 300 Mbps tier reaches about 98% of the city. Larger households can consider fiber tiers, but their fastest speeds have narrower address-level coverage.
Which internet is best in Portland’s Pearl District?
Astound Broadband leads the Pearl District at about 34% coverage, with 1,500/1,500 Mbps fiber. Xfinity reaches about 26%, while Quantum Fiber reaches about 16% with 2,000/1,000 Mbps fiber.
How We Analyze Internet in Portland
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Portland report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Portland
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.