3 Best Internet Providers in Marion, OR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Marion, 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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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Marion, OR?

Molalla Communications is the best internet provider in Marion based on Oregon customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Molalla Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Marion, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Molalla Communications is an option for 100.00% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Marion

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

Based on 9 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Molalla Communications is the best internet service provider for Marion residents. Molalla Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 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 28.3% coverage in Marion.

At a national level, based on 317 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Alyrica is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Marion?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Marion, the fastest internet in the city comes from Molalla Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Marion

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Molalla Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Alyrica	50 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Marion

Based on data reported by Marion ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Molalla Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Marion. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Marion?

Oregon customers rate Molalla Communications 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.

Molalla Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Marion customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Marion

Marion 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 Marion below, including the metrics used and how Marion compares to the rest of Oregon and nation.

Marion ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Marion	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Marion that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,000 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 Marion.	2.1	6.8	6.8

 

Marion Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Marion	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.	3.0	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.	15%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	88%	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.	88%	78%	76%

Marion ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Marion is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Marion is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Marion have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Marion 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.

91% of Marion households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 0% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Marion 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 Marion?

How Much Speed does a Marion Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Marion is 3.0, which is larger than the Oregon average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Marion's average household income is $87,174 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.

Marion also has 24% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Oregon average of 14%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Marion has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Marion households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Marion?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Marion?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Marion, OR.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Marion?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Marion, OR.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Marion?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Marion?

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 Marion is Molalla Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Molalla Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Molalla Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Marion is Molalla Communications.
• HughesNet, Molalla Communications, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Marion, 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 Marion compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Marion 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 Marion's C+ ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.