8 Best Internet Providers in Milwaukie, OR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie, OR?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Milwaukie based on Oregon customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Milwaukie, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 99.87% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Milwaukie

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

Based on 122 reviews from Oregon internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Milwaukie residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.39 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Quantum Fiber wins for second-place in Oregon, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.4% coverage in Milwaukie.

At a national level, based on 4342 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Elevate ConnX is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Milwaukie?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Milwaukie

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Elevate ConnX	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Milwaukie

Based on data reported by Milwaukie ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Milwaukie. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,298 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Milwaukie?

Oregon customers rate Quantum Fiber 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.

Quantum Fiber received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Milwaukie customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Milwaukie

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

Milwaukie ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Milwaukie	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Milwaukie that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	80.55%	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.	2,222 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 Milwaukie.	6.6	6.8	6.8

 

Milwaukie Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Milwaukie	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.	2.3	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.	20%	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.	90%	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.	78%	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.	78%	78%	76%

Milwaukie ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Milwaukie is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Milwaukie is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Milwaukie have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Milwaukie 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.

90% of Milwaukie households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie?

How Much Speed does a Milwaukie Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Milwaukie is 2.3, which is smaller than the Oregon average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Milwaukie's average household income is $86,664 which is higher than the Oregon average of $89,247 and 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.

Milwaukie also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oregon average of 14%. Additionally, 20% 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 Milwaukie has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Milwaukie households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 Milwaukie?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Milwaukie?

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

To see how Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie's B ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.