Best Internet Providers in North Santiam, OR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Santiam, OR
North Santiam has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North Santiam.
Ranks compare North Santiam with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Santiam, OR at a Glance
North Santiam Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 North Santiam ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Santiam, OR?
Hunter Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in North Santiam based on 98 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Santiam?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in North Santiam
- SCTC - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Hunter Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alyrica - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- SCTC - dsl coverage map
How North Santiam Compares to Places Its Size
North Santiam's report card score is in the top 17% and its connectivity index is in the top 20%.
| Measure | North Santiam | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Marion County | Oregon | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.0% | bottom 50% | 41.0% | 71.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,908 Mbps | top 9% | 2,220 Mbps | 3,017 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 18% | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 13% | 19% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 91% | 93% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 27% | 75% | 78% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 80% | 85% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,942 | top 21% | $82,325 | $91,922 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 15% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 72.0% of homes in North Santiam, against 41.0% across Marion County and 71.9% across Oregon. Households in North Santiam are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,942 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in North Santiam
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Santiam?
SCTC Fiber in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
SCTC offers Fiber service to 72.0% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, SCTC Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 24.5% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Santiam?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Hunter Communications Fixed Wireless in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Hunter Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.5% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, Hunter Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Alyrica Fixed Wireless in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
Alyrica offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, Alyrica Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
47.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.6% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
47.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.6% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Santiam?
Astound Broadband Cable in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
59.4%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 59.4% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Santiam?
SCTC DSL in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
SCTC offers DSL service to 72.0% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, SCTC DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband DSL in North Santiam, OR
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 3.5% of North Santiam homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Internet in North Santiam by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Santiam
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in North Santiam
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How North Santiam Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Santiam that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Stayton has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Four Corners the fewest (1.5%); North Santiam has 72.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Santiam (this page) | 143 | 72.0% | 3,908 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 58/100 |
| Four Corners | 18,032 | 1.5% | 1,923 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 69/100 |
| Stayton | 9,455 | 99.9% | 5,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 75/100 |
| Aumsville | 6,830 | 18.2% | 2,018 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 71/100 |
| Turner | 5,777 | 54.1% | 3,513 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 81/100 |
| Sublimity | 3,993 | 96.2% | 4,885 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 49/100 |
| Scio | 3,937 | 98.9% | 4,955 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Shaw | 946 | 11.5% | 1,455 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Shelburn | 688 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 71/100 |
| Pratum | 642 | 3.0% | 492 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 49/100 |
| West Stayton | 421 | 81.0% | 4,335 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Santiam?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Hunter Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SCTC 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 North Santiam
| SCTC | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Hunter Communications | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Alyrica | 65 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in North Santiam. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for North Santiam Internet Providers
Based on 98 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Hunter Communications is the best internet service provider for North Santiam residents. Hunter Communications was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Oregon, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.5% coverage in North Santiam.
At a national level, based on 4734 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Santiam Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Santiam, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Santiam Overall | Oregon Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Communications | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Alyrica | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| SCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Santiam
Based on data reported by North Santiam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SCTC. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in North Santiam. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Hunter Communications. This indicates Hunter Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Santiam Speed | Oregon Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Communications | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alyrica | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Santiam?
Of the providers in North Santiam, customers rate Hunter Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Santiam where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Oregon or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Hunter Communications is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Santiam, Oregon, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Santiam
| ISP / Tech Type | North Santiam Affordability | Oregon Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Alyrica | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Oregon
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Ziply DSL
October 12, 2026 
An Oregon Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 16, 2026 Brian B.
Ziply Fiber
May 09, 2026 Ziply Fiber provides trouble free, fast internet service, including high upload bandwidth if needed. Unlike other local cable operators, Ziply internet service has very little downtime, and customer service and tech support provided timely updates on the status of the brief loss in connection. Ziply does not impose bandwith cap extortion like some other cable operators; there is unlimited high speed bandwidth. Setup and installation were simple and easily scheduled. Customer service was and has been friendly, pleasant, and professional.
I highly recommend Ziply Fiber internet service if you are in their service area.
An Oregon Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 30, 2026 Their customer service is horrendous.
An Oregon Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 24, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North Santiam?
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 North Santiam is Hunter Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be SCTC. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Hunter Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in North Santiam is Hunter Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Santiam, available to 96.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.