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

Island City, Oregon Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Island 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 Island City:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.7%
2	Ziply Fiber	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	92.5%
3	Eastern Oregon Net	Fiber, wireless	30 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Island 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 Island City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Island City of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Union County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Oregon.

Island City Internet Access Facts

There are 5 residential internet providers in Island City, OR providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Island City is 30.1% faster than the average in Oregon and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 33.8% of the Union County population
The average internet download speed in Island City is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.7% of the Island City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 6.9% of Island City 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 Island 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 Island City, Oregon.

Who has the fastest internet service in Island City?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 97850

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Island City internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Island City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aloha, Cascade Locks, Estacada, Green, Hillsboro, Raleigh Hills, Woodburn

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Island City - Ziply Fiber and Eastern Oregon Net.

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.

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

Eastern Oregon Net provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Island City.

Island 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.