9 Best Internet Providers in Hood River County, OR

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

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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 Hood River County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hood River County, OR?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Hood River County based on Oregon customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hood River County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 9.59% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hood River County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hood River County Internet Providers

Based on 61 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Hood River County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Oregon, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 44.8% coverage in Hood River County.

At a national level, based on 3889 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 Hood River County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Blue Mountain 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 Hood River County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Blue Mountain Networks	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Hood River Electric Cooperative (HREC)	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hood River County

Based on data reported by Hood River County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Blue Mountain Networks. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hood River County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,221 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hood River County?

Oregon customers rate Verizon 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.

Verizon received a local rating of 3.75 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hood River County customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Hood River County

Hood River County 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 county 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 Hood River County below, including the metrics used and how Hood River County compares to the rest of Oregon and nation.

Hood River County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Hood River County	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hood River County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	77.47%	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.	1,398 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 Hood River County.	6.9	6.8	6.8

 

Hood River County Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hood River County	Oregon	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	19%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	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.	76%	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.	76%	78%	76%

Hood River County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hood River County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hood River County is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hood River County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hood River County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

92% of Hood River County households have an internet connection despite having 99.55% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Hood River County 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 Counties Compare to Hood River County?

How Much Speed does a Hood River County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hood River County is 2.6, which is larger than the Oregon average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hood River County's average household income is $94,300 which is higher than the Oregon average of $89,247 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Hood River County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oregon average of 14%. Additionally, 19% 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 Hood River County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hood River County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hood River County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hood River County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hood River County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hood River County?

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 Hood River County is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Blue Mountain 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 Hood River County is Verizon.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Hood River County, 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 Hood River County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hood River County 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 Hood River County's B ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.