Internet in Portland at a glance
- Top providers
- Ziply Fiber, Quantum Fiber, Xfinity, CenturyLink
- Fastest option
- Ziply Fiber up to 10 Gig; Quantum Fiber up to 8 Gig
- Cheapest starting price
- Ziply Fiber from ~$20/mo; Xfinity from $40/mo
- Fiber availability
- Quantum Fiber (most neighborhoods) and Ziply Fiber
- Connection types
- Fiber, cable, 5G fixed wireless, satellite
In Portland, Ziply Fiber is the best and fastest provider (symmetrical up to 10 Gig from ~$20) closely followed by Quantum Fiber (up to 8 Gig, broader reach), while Xfinity is the most widely available cable option โ a market with no AT&T or Verizon wired service.
Portland's fiber choice is mostly Quantum Fiber vs. Ziply Fiber. Quantum Fiber (CenturyLink's fiber) has the broader reach โ Northeast Portland, Rose City Park, Southeast Portland, and most neighborhoods. Ziply Fiber is the fastest (up to 10 Gig) and cheapest (~$20) but has a smaller footprint (e.g. Powellhurst-Gilbert). Xfinity covers the whole city with cable (up to 2 Gig, the broad fallback). No AT&T or Verizon wired here. T-Mobile 5G rounds out the options.
๐ Fastest way to get connected in Portland
Availability changes street by street โ especially fiber. The quickest way to know exactly what's at your address (and lock in today's promotions) is to call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065. No obligation, and they'll check every provider for your specific Portland address in minutes.
Internet providers available in Portland
Here's a snapshot of the main internet providers serving Portland, Oregon. Because availability is address-specific, call (844) 933-1065 to confirm what's at your exact location.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | From* | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber | Fiber | Up to 10 Gig | $20/mo | the fastest (smaller footprint, e.g. Powellhurst-Gilbert) |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | Up to 8 Gig | $50/mo | most neighborhoods (broader reach) |
| Xfinity | Cable | Up to 2 Gig | $40/mo | citywide |
| CenturyLink | Fiber & DSL | Up to 940 Mbps | $55/mo | fiber via Quantum; DSL elsewhere |
| T-Mobile 5G Home | 5G | Up to ~415 Mbps | $35/mo | Citywide |
| Satellite (Starlink/Viasat) | Satellite | Up to ~350 Mbps | $50/mo | Everywhere |
*Starting/promotional prices with typical conditions, illustrative and varying by address. Promotions change frequently โ confirm current pricing by phone.
Portland provider breakdown
Ziply Fiber
The top pick in Portland โ Ziply Fiber, a Northwest fiber provider, delivers symmetrical speeds up to 10 Gig, low entry pricing (from ~$20), no data caps, and flat pricing. Covering the fastest (smaller footprint, e.g. Powellhurst-Gilbert).
๐ Call about Ziply Fiber โ (844) 933-1065Quantum Fiber
A top fiber option in Portland โ Quantum Fiber (the fiber arm of CenturyLink/Lumen) delivers symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gig with no data caps and flat pricing. Covering most neighborhoods (broader reach).
๐ Call about Quantum Fiber โ (844) 933-1065Xfinity
A major cable provider in Portland, covering citywide, with speeds up to 2 Gig and a free mobile line for 12 months with qualifying internet. (1.2 TB data cap in most markets.)
๐ Call about Xfinity โ (844) 933-1065CenturyLink
CenturyLink offers fiber (symmetrical up to 940 Mbps, now largely branded Quantum Fiber) and widely-available DSL in Portland (fiber via Quantum; DSL elsewhere), with no long-term contract โ the DSL is a budget fallback where fiber isn't built out.
๐ Call about CenturyLink โ (844) 933-1065T-Mobile 5G Home
Nationwide 5G home internet, available across Portland. $35/mo with AutoPay and a T-Mobile voice line, no contract, no equipment fees, and a 5-year price guarantee.
๐ Call about T-Mobile 5G Home โ (844) 933-1065Satellite (Starlink/Viasat)
Available anywhere as a fallback. Rarely the first choice in a well-served city, but an option for addresses wired and 5G providers don't reach. Starlink now offers speeds up to ~350 Mbps with no data caps.
๐ Call about Satellite (Starlink/Viasat) โ (844) 933-1065Talk to a free Portland advisor now
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๐ Call (844) 933-1065Choosing the best internet in Portland
For most Portland households:
- Want the fastest + cheapest fiber? Ziply Fiber โ symmetrical up to 10 Gig from ~$20 (smaller footprint).
- Want broader fiber reach? Quantum Fiber (up to 8 Gig) โ covers most neighborhoods.
- No fiber, or want the free mobile line? Xfinity covers the whole city.
Note: no AT&T or Verizon wired service in Portland. Call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065 to check your exact address.
Bundling internet in Portland
In Portland, Xfinity's free mobile line for 12 months is the standout cable bundle, while Ziply and Quantum Fiber offer flat fiber pricing with no data caps. T-Mobile customers can bundle their 5G home internet with their phone plans. For the full picture, see our complete bundling guide, internet + mobile, and free mobile line deals.
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Frequently asked questions
Ziply Fiber is the best and fastest (symmetrical up to 10 Gig from ~$20, smaller footprint), closely followed by Quantum Fiber (up to 8 Gig, broader reach). Xfinity is the most widely available cable. No AT&T or Verizon wired service here. The best for you depends on your exact address โ call (844) 933-1065 to check.
Yes โ Quantum Fiber covers most Portland neighborhoods (up to 8 Gig) and Ziply Fiber is the fastest (up to 10 Gig) in its footprint. Confirm fiber for your exact address.
Ziply starts around $20/month, Xfinity from $40, Quantum Fiber from $50, CenturyLink around $55, and T-Mobile 5G around $35-$50. Multi-gig plans cost more. Confirm current rates for your address.
Ziply's low entry price and fast fiber, plus Xfinity's free mobile line, are standout deals. Call a free advisor to find the best deal for your address.
Yes โ several providers in Portland offer no-contract plans, including T-Mobile 5G Home, Verizon, and the major fiber and cable providers. Call to see which reach your home.