What is the best internet provider in Portland?
If you’re looking for reliable internet in Portland, Xfinity is CNET’s top pick. It covers over 99% of the city, offers flexible, no-contract plans, and has a wide range of speed tiers to fit different needs. But even if Xfinity doesn’t reach your address, there are still plenty of solid alternatives, including Quantum Fiber, Starlink and T-Mobile Home Internet. Budget-conscious shoppers can also look to Ziply Fiber for affordable options.
Xfinity’s Connect plan delivers up to 400Mbps for $40 a month, while Ziply Fiber has the lowest-cost plan in the city. Prices start at 100Mbps for just $20 monthly. If you’re interested in bundling your internet with TV service, Xfinity and Astound Broadband offer gigabit-speed packages with entertainment add-ons as well.
Portland internet providers compared Provider Internet technology Monthly price range Speed range Monthly equipment costs Data cap Contract CNET review score Astound Broadband
Read full review Cable $30-$60 100-1,000Mbps None Varies; 500GB-1TB or unlimited None 7 CenturyLink
Read full review DSL/Fiber $55-$75 100-1000Mbps $17 modem (optional) None None 6.7 Quantum Fiber Fiber $45-$110 200-2,000Mbps (varies by location) None None None 6.7 Starlink
Read full review Satellite $120 25-220Mbps $349 one-time purchase 40GB-5TB on some plans None 6.5 T-Mobile Home Internet
Read full review Fixed wireless $50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible mobile customers) 87-415Mbps None None None 7.4 Verizon 5G Home Internet
Read full review Fixed wireless $50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible mobile customers) 50-1,000Mbps (varies by location) None None None 7.2 Xfinity
Read full review Cable/Fiber $40-$70 400-1300Mbps $15-$25 (included in most plans) 1.2TB for some plans 1 year for some plans 7 Ziply Fiber Fiber $20-$70 100-2,000Mbps $15 None None 7.2 Show more (3 items) Shop providers at my address
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