10 Best Internet Providers in Santiam, Albany, OR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Santiam, Albany, OR for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santiam, Albany, OR?

Ziply is the best internet provider in Santiam based on Albany customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Ziply had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Santiam, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Ziply is an option for 32.86% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Santiam

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

Based on 155 reviews from Albany internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Santiam residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Albany, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Santiam.

At a national level, based on 4404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Alyrica is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santiam?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Santiam, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Ziply.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Santiam

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ziply	6,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Alyrica	200 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	PEAK Internet (Oregon)	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santiam

Based on data reported by Santiam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Santiam. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Ziply. This indicates Ziply reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Santiam?

Albany customers rate Ziply as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Ziply received a local rating of 5.00 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 Santiam customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Santiam

Santiam 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 neighborhood 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 Santiam below, including the metrics used and how Santiam compares to the rest of Albany and nation.

Santiam ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Santiam	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Santiam that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	38.18%	43.31%	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.	2,824 Mbps	2,930 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 Santiam.	8.1	7.2	6.8

 

Santiam Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Santiam	Oregon	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	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.	15%	14%	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.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	93%	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.	68%	80%	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.	68%	80%	76%

Santiam ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Santiam is B, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Santiam is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Santiam have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Santiam ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

87% of Santiam households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Santiam 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Santiam?

How Much Speed does a Santiam Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Santiam is 2.5, which is smaller than the Albany average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Santiam's average household income is $61,970 which is lower than the Albany average of $82,066 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Santiam also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Albany average of 14%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Albany who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Santiam has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Santiam households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in 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 Santiam is Ziply.
• The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Ziply may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Santiam is Ziply.
• Alyrica, Centurylink, HughesNet, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and PEAK Internet (Oregon) has the broadest coverage in Santiam, 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 Santiam compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Santiam 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 Santiam's B ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.