Hines, Oregon Broadband Internet Service
There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Hines, 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 Hines:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.5% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL | 80 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 86.8% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Hines OR Internet Access Options
Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Hines are compared to Harney County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Oregon overall?
Average download speeds in Hines of 7.8 Mbps are faster than the Harney County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Oregon.
Hines Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Harney County is 5.43 Mbps based upon 4016 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Hines is 1.47 Mbps. This is 80.2% slower than the average in Oregon and 87.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Hines is 43.6% faster than the Harney County average and 75.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Hines is 1.47 Mbps. This is 0.7% slower than the Harney County average and 87.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 66.6% of Harney County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.1% of Harney 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 Hines 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 Hines, Oregon.
Who has the fastest internet service in Hines?
Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Hines.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Hines, Oregon?
The following zip codes were used: 97738
How do the internet speeds in Hines compare to other cities in Oregon?
Click through to see how the Hines broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aurora, Brookings, Cornelius, Grand Ronde, Halsey, Oakridge, The Dalles
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
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 Hines, Oregon?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.5% of Hines.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Hines, 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.
Hines 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.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages