13 Best Internet Providers in Bend, OR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bend, OR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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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 Bend ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bend, OR?

PrineTime Internet Solutions is the best internet provider in Bend based on Oregon customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, PrineTime Internet Solutions had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bend, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. PrineTime Internet Solutions is an option for 44.16% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bend, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bend

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bend Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from Oregon internet customers, PrineTime Internet Solutions is the best internet service provider for Bend residents. PrineTime Internet Solutions was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. TDS wins for second-place in Oregon, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 95.2% coverage in Bend.

At a national level, based on 2222 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Blue Mountain Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bend?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by TDS. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Vero Broadband 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 Bend

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	BendTel	10,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	3,000 Mbps
	Vero Broadband	2,300 Mbps
	TDS	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	WEBFORMIX	200 Mbps
	Blue Mountain Networks	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	PrineTime Internet Solutions	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bend

Based on data reported by Bend ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Vero Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Bend. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with TDS. This indicates TDS reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bend?

Oregon customers rate TDS as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

TDS received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. PrineTime Internet Solutions is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bend customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bend, Oregon, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bend

Bend Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bend below, including the metrics used and how Bend compares to the rest of Oregon and nation.

Bend ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Bend	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bend that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	26.87%	69.61%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,101 Mbps	2,908 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bend.	7.9	6.8	6.8

 

Bend Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bend	Oregon	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	22%	17%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	82%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	83%	78%	76%

Bend ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bend is B-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bend is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bend have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bend ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

94% of Bend households have an internet connection despite having 99.69% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bend residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Bend?

How Much Speed does a Bend Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bend is 2.4, which is smaller than the Oregon average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bend's average household income is $99,097 which is much higher than the Oregon average of $89,247 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Bend also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oregon average of 14%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 17% of residents in Oregon who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bend has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bend households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bend?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bend?

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 Bend is PrineTime Internet Solutions.
• The fastest internet provider should be Vero Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bend is TDS.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bend, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bend compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bend stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bend's B- ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.