Best Internet Providers in Bates, OR
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bates, OR
Bates has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Bates.
Ranks compare Bates with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bates, OR at a Glance
Bates Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Rally Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Bates ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bates, OR?
Rally Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Bates based on 7 Oregon customer reviews, and Verizon has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bates?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Bates Compares to Places Its Size
Bates's report card score is in the bottom 10% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Bates | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Grant County | Oregon | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 6.1% | bottom 25% | 85.4% | 71.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 254 Mbps | bottom 12% | 967 Mbps | 3,017 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.9 | bottom 13% | 2.5 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | top 4% | 13% | 19% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 76% | bottom 4% | 92% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 67% | bottom 5% | 83% | 93% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 37% | 53% | 78% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 71% | 85% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $33,616 | bottom 3% | $62,677 | $91,922 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 7% | 9% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 6.1% of homes in Bates, against 85.4% across Grant County and 71.9% across Oregon. Households in Bates are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $33,616 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bates
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
Rally Networks Fiber in Bates, OR
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rally Networks offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Bates homes. Across the city, Rally Networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bates, OR
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Bates homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bates, OR
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Bates homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bates, OR
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Bates homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Bates, OR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bates?
Rally Networks DSL in Bates, OR
Availability:
18.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Rally Networks offers DSL service to 18.4% of Bates homes. Across the city, Rally Networks DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the city. Rally Networks DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Bates from Rally Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bates by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Bates has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bates
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Bates
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97817 | 58 | 15.5% | 604 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 41/100 |
How Bates Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bates that have their own pages are all within 29 miles. Among them, Prairie City has the most homes with fiber (98.8%) and Canyon City the fewest (90.2%); Bates has 6.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates (this page) | 49 | 6.1% | 254 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 41/100 |
| John Day | 2,419 | 95.3% | 978 Mbps | 3 | C | 39/100 |
| Canyon City | 1,108 | 90.2% | 951 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 38/100 |
| Prairie City | 1,034 | 98.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 29/100 |
| Long Creek | 409 | 58.4% | 972 Mbps | 1.1 | D | 14/100 |
| Sumpter | 386 | 58.3% | 645 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 26/100 |
| Unity | 153 | 88.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 24/100 |
| Hereford | 129 | 68.2% | 848 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Granite | 32 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 25/100 |
| Ritter | 32 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Austin Junction | 28 | 78.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | D+ | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bates?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Rally Networks should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bates
| Rally Networks | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Bates. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Bates Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Rally Networks is the best internet service provider for Bates residents. Rally Networks was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Oregon, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 10.2% coverage in Bates.
At a national level, based on 1883 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bates Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bates, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates Overall | Oregon Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rally Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bates
Based on data reported by Bates ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Rally Networks. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bates. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 340 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates Speed | Oregon Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bates?
Of the providers in Bates, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bates where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Oregon or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Rally Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bates, Oregon, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bates
| ISP / Tech Type | Bates Affordability | Oregon Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rally Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Oregon
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Ziply DSL
October 12, 2026 
An Oregon Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 16, 2026 Brian B.
Ziply Fiber
May 09, 2026 Ziply Fiber provides trouble free, fast internet service, including high upload bandwidth if needed. Unlike other local cable operators, Ziply internet service has very little downtime, and customer service and tech support provided timely updates on the status of the brief loss in connection. Ziply does not impose bandwith cap extortion like some other cable operators; there is unlimited high speed bandwidth. Setup and installation were simple and easily scheduled. Customer service was and has been friendly, pleasant, and professional.
I highly recommend Ziply Fiber internet service if you are in their service area.
An Oregon Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 30, 2026 Their customer service is horrendous.
An Oregon Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 24, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bates?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Bates is Rally Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be Rally Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bates is Verizon.
- Viasat, Rally Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bates, available to 18.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.