Best Internet Providers in Rufus, OR
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rufus, OR
Rufus has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Rufus.
Ranks compare Rufus with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rufus, OR at a Glance
Rufus Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Blue Mountain
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Rufus ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rufus, OR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rufus based on Oregon customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rufus, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 33.23% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rufus?
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.
How Rufus Compares to Places Its Size
Rufus's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Rufus | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sherman County | Oregon | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.5% | top 43% | 44.3% | 71.9% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 902 Mbps | bottom 34% | 589 Mbps | 3,017 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 3.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 10% | 19% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 85% | 93% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 58% | 78% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 81% | 85% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $51,034 | bottom 16% | $56,606 | $91,922 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 15% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 86.5% of homes in Rufus, against 44.3% across Sherman County and 71.9% across Oregon. Households in Rufus are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,034 (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 Rufus
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rufus?
Blue Mountain Fiber in Rufus, OR
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Blue Mountain Networks offers Fiber service to 86.5% of Rufus homes. Across the city, Blue Mountain Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rufus?
Blue Mountain Fixed Wireless in Rufus, OR
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
556 Mbps
Blue Mountain Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Rufus homes. Across the city, Blue Mountain Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 556 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 552 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rufus, OR
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.2% of Rufus homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rufus?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rufus, OR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rufus?
CenturyLink DSL in Rufus, OR
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 87.7% of Rufus homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Rufus by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rufus has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rufus
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rufus
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97050 | 296 | 90.5% | 946 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 36/100 |
How Rufus Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rufus that have their own pages are all within 22 miles, 8 of them in Washington. Among them, Goldendale, WA has the most homes with fiber (37.1%) and Dallesport, WA the fewest (1.4%); Rufus has 86.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus (this page) | 310 | 86.5% | 902 Mbps | 3 | C- | 36/100 |
| Goldendale, WA | 7,231 | 37.1% | 873 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Dallesport, WA | 1,486 | 1.4% | 915 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Wasco | 642 | 65.0% | 676 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Centerville, WA | 598 | 0.0% | 42 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 40/100 |
| Klickitat, WA | 538 | 0.0% | 875 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 32/100 |
| Moro | 529 | 0.0% | 419 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 45/100 |
| Wahkiacus, WA | 425 | 0.0% | 55 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 49/100 |
| Wishram, WA | 388 | 0.0% | 166 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 32/100 |
| Maryhill, WA | 101 | 0.0% | 29 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 44/100 |
| Sundale, WA | 45 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rufus?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Rufus
| Blue Mountain Networks | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rufus Internet Providers
Based on 18 reviews from Oregon internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rufus residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CenturyLink wins for second-place in Oregon, with 3.35 out of 5 stars and 87.7% coverage in Rufus.
At a national level, based on 526 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 Rufus Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rufus, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rufus Overall | Oregon Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Mountain | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rufus
Based on data reported by Rufus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Blue Mountain Networks. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rufus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 908 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rufus Speed | Oregon Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Mountain | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rufus?
Of the providers in Rufus, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rufus 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.29 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rufus, Oregon, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rufus
| ISP / Tech Type | Rufus Affordability | Oregon Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Mountain | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Rufus?
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 Rufus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Blue Mountain Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rufus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Blue Mountain Networks has the broadest coverage in Rufus, available to 95.5% 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.