Who is our top ranked provider in Baker City OR? [Updated]

Best Baker City Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Baker City, Oregon and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Baker City:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.7%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	80 Mbps	30 Mbps	20.7%

Baker City OR Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Baker City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Baker City compare to Baker County? The average speed in Baker City is 29.2 Mbps which is faster than Baker County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Oregon average of 24.82 Mbps.

Baker City Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 3.6% of Baker City residents
The average internet download speed in Baker County is 17.14 Mbps based upon 19328 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Baker City is 6.19 Mbps. This is 16.8% slower than the average in Oregon and 46.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Baker City is 70.4% faster than the Baker County average and 9.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Baker City is 6.19 Mbps. This is 37.6% faster than the Baker County average and 46.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 57.0% of Baker County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Baker City residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Baker City, Oregon.

Who has the fastest internet service in Baker City?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Baker City.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Baker City, Oregon?

The following zip codes were used: 97814

How do the internet speeds in Baker City compare to other cities in Oregon?

Click through to see how the Baker City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Gladstone, Halsey, Riddle, Sisters, St Helens, Stayton, Williams

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Baker City, Oregon?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.7% of Baker City.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Baker City, OR residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

Baker City Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.