6 Best Internet Providers in Mount Hood-Parkdale, OR

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mount Hood-Parkdale, OR?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Mount Hood-Parkdale based on 26 Oregon customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Mount Hood-Parkdale, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mount Hood-Parkdale

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mount Hood-Parkdale Internet Providers

Based on 26 reviews from Oregon internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mount Hood-Parkdale residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Oregon, with 3.28 out of 5 stars and 90.1% coverage in Mount Hood-Parkdale.

At a national level, based on 1427 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mount Hood-Parkdale?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centurylink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hood River Electric Cooperative (HREC) 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 Mount Hood-Parkdale

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hood River Electric Cooperative (HREC)	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	500 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mount Hood-Parkdale

Based on data reported by Mount Hood-Parkdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hood River Electric Cooperative (HREC). The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mount Hood-Parkdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 991 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 Centurylink. This indicates Centurylink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mount Hood-Parkdale?

Oregon customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.75 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mount Hood-Parkdale customers with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mount Hood-Parkdale

Mount Hood-Parkdale 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 Mount Hood-Parkdale below, including the metrics used and how Mount Hood-Parkdale compares to the rest of Oregon and nation.

Mount Hood-Parkdale ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Hood-Parkdale	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mount Hood-Parkdale that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.23%	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.	991 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 Mount Hood-Parkdale.	5.9	6.8	6.8

 

Mount Hood-Parkdale Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Hood-Parkdale	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.	2.5	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.	9%	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	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.	77%	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.	79%	78%	76%

Mount Hood-Parkdale ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mount Hood-Parkdale is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mount Hood-Parkdale is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mount Hood-Parkdale have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mount Hood-Parkdale 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.

96% of Mount Hood-Parkdale households have an internet connection despite having 98.11% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Mount Hood-Parkdale 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 Mount Hood-Parkdale?

How Much Speed does a Mount Hood-Parkdale Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mount Hood-Parkdale is 2.5, which is smaller than the Oregon average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mount Hood-Parkdale's average household income is $85,593 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.

Mount Hood-Parkdale 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, 9% 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 Mount Hood-Parkdale has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Hood-Parkdale households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hood-Parkdale?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hood-Parkdale?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hood-Parkdale?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mount Hood-Parkdale?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Mount Hood-Parkdale?

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 Mount Hood-Parkdale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Hood River Electric Cooperative (HREC). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centurylink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Mount Hood-Parkdale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Hood River Electric Cooperative (HREC) has the broadest coverage in Mount Hood-Parkdale, 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 Mount Hood-Parkdale compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mount Hood-Parkdale 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 Mount Hood-Parkdale's B ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.