Best Internet Providers in Salem, OR
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salem, OR
Salem has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Salem.
Ranks compare Salem with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Salem, OR at a Glance
Salem Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Hunter Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Alyrica
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 Salem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salem, OR?
Hunter Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Salem based on 119 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 Salem?
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 Salem
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Hunter Communications - fiber coverage map
- Alyrica - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Hunter Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- DataVision - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- PEAK - fixed wireless coverage map
How Salem Compares to Places Its Size
Salem's report card score is tied 275th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 164th of 305.
| Measure | Salem | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Marion County | Oregon | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 36.1% | 281st of 305 | 41.0% | 71.9% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,932 Mbps | 287th of 305 | 2,220 Mbps | 3,017 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 171st of 305 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 154th of 305 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 107th of 305 | 13% | 19% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 187th of 305 | 96% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 184th of 305 | 91% | 93% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 179th of 305 | 75% | 78% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 172nd of 305 | 80% | 85% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $85,235 | 168th of 305 | $82,325 | $91,922 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 15% | 14% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 36.1% of homes in Salem, against 41.0% across Marion County and 71.9% across Oregon. Households in Salem are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,235 (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 Salem
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Quantum Fiber in Salem, OR
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,769 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 24.0% of Salem homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,769 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,027 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Salem, OR
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
919 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 21.0% of Salem homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 919 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 865 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Salem from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hunter Communications Fiber in Salem, OR
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,493 Mbps
Hunter Communications offers Fiber service to 15.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, Hunter Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,493 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hunter Communications Fiber. Hunter Communications Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Salem from Hunter Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
DataVision Fiber in Salem, OR
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
DataVision offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Salem homes. Across the city, DataVision Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Salem, OR
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Salem homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Salem, OR
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(299)
Avg. Download Speed
1,534 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Salem homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,534 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 125 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Salem from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, OR
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Salem homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Alyrica Fixed Wireless in Salem, OR
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
230 Mbps
Alyrica offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Salem homes. Across the city, Alyrica Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 230 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem, OR
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
236 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 236 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, OR
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, OR
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Hunter Communications Fixed Wireless in Salem, OR
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Hunter Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, Hunter Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 200 Mbps
PEAK Fixed Wireless in Salem, OR
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
PEAK Internet (Oregon) offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Salem homes. Across the city, PEAK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
XFINITY Cable in Salem, OR
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,849 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 92.5% of Salem homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,849 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 210 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Salem from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Salem, OR
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 9.7% of Salem homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
CenturyLink DSL in Salem, OR
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 91.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Salem from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Salem by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 31.8% of homes in Oak Park to 88.1% in Grant; by ZIP code, from 7.9% in 97317 to 57.3% in 97302. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Salem
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park | 7,838 | 31.8% | 1,866 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Grant | 6,382 | 88.1% | 2,433 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Southeast Mill Creek | 3,306 | 33.5% | 1,987 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 50/100 |
ZIP codes in Salem
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97301 | 56,023 | 50.0% | 2,107 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 61/100 |
| 97302 | 39,948 | 57.3% | 2,028 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 68/100 |
| 97306 | 34,654 | 19.3% | 1,749 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 80/100 |
| 97304 | 34,077 | 17.4% | 1,917 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 80/100 |
| 97317 | 27,081 | 7.9% | 1,685 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 64/100 |
| 97310 | 236 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 8 | A- | 14/100 |
How Salem Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Salem that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Turner has the most homes with fiber (54.1%) and Four Corners the fewest (1.5%); Salem has 36.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (this page) | 193,992 | 36.1% | 1,932 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 72/100 |
| Keizer | 39,567 | 6.9% | 1,999 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Hayesville | 23,518 | 45.7% | 1,997 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 66/100 |
| Four Corners | 18,032 | 1.5% | 1,923 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 69/100 |
| Turner | 5,777 | 54.1% | 3,513 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 81/100 |
| Shaw | 946 | 11.5% | 1,455 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Eola | 656 | 80.0% | 1,945 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 32/100 |
| Pratum | 642 | 3.0% | 492 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Labish Village | 475 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 54/100 |
| Wheatland | 251 | 0.0% | 872 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Crowley | 157 | 98.7% | 992 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salem?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Salem
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Hunter Communications | 2,500 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Alyrica | 1,000 |
| DataVision | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| PEAK Internet (Oregon) | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Salem Internet Providers
Based on 119 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Hunter Communications is the best internet service provider for Salem 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 93.6% coverage in Salem.
At a national level, based on 4965 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Salem Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salem, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Overall | Oregon Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Alyrica | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (74) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| PEAK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DataVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salem
Based on data reported by Salem ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Salem. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,848 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 | Salem Speed | Oregon Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Communications | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (74) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alyrica | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| PEAK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DataVision | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salem?
Of the providers in Salem, customers rate Hunter Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salem 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 Salem, Oregon, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Affordability | Oregon Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Alyrica | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (74) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| PEAK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DataVision | (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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Salem?
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 Salem is Hunter Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Salem is Hunter Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Salem, available to 94.4% 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.