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

Best Oakland Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Oakland, 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 Oakland:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Douglas Electric	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
3	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	60 Mbps	20 Mbps	80.1%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Oakland OR Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Oakland have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Oakland are compared to Douglas County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Oregon overall?
Average download speeds in Oakland of 36 Mbps are faster than the Douglas County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Oregon.

Oakland Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 72.6% of Douglas County residents
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Oakland population
Fiber optic internet is available to 82.8% of Douglas County residents
DSL internet is available to 80.2% of Oakland residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Oakland, OR providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Oakland is 45% faster than the average in Oregon and 11.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Oakland 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 Douglas Electric as the top provider for Oakland, Oregon.

Who has the fastest internet service in Oakland?

Douglas Electric with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Oakland.

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

The following zip codes were used: 97462

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

Click through to see how the Oakland broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Elgin, Gearhart, Jennings Lodge, Mcminnville, Nyssa, Portland, Tigard

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 Oakland, Oregon?

Douglas Electric and Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Oakland.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Oakland, 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.

Oakland 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.