9 Best Internet Providers in Shady Cove, OR

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shady Cove, OR?

Hunter Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Shady Cove based on 61 Oregon customer reviews, and Hunter Communications 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 Shady Cove, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Shady Cove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shady Cove Internet Providers

Based on 61 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Hunter Communications is the best internet service provider for Shady Cove residents. Hunter Communications was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Oregon, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 85.8% coverage in Shady Cove.

At a national level, based on 3170 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hunter Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.91 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shady Cove?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Shady Cove, the fastest internet in the city comes from Hunter Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Shady Cove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hunter Communications	2,500 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Rogue Broadband	200 Mbps
	FireServe	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shady Cove

Based on data reported by Shady Cove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hunter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Shady Cove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,334 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shady Cove?

Oregon customers rate Hunter Communications 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.

Hunter Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Shady Cove customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Shady Cove

Shady Cove 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 Shady Cove below, including the metrics used and how Shady Cove compares to the rest of Oregon and nation.

Shady Cove ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Shady Cove	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Shady Cove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	90.61%	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.	1,953 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 Shady Cove.	5.8	6.8	6.8

 

Shady Cove Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Shady Cove	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.	2.3	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.	20%	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.	87%	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%	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.	58%	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.	59%	78%	76%

Shady Cove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Shady Cove is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Shady Cove is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Shady Cove have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Shady Cove 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.

87% of Shady Cove households have an internet connection despite having 99.60% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Shady Cove 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 Shady Cove?

How Much Speed does a Shady Cove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Shady Cove is 2.3, which is smaller than the Oregon average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Shady Cove's average household income is $59,224 which is lower than the Oregon average of $89,247 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.

Shady Cove also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oregon average of 14%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Shady Cove has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Shady Cove households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% 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 Shady Cove?

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 Shady Cove is Hunter Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Hunter Communications. 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 Shady Cove is Hunter Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Shady Cove, 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 Shady Cove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Shady Cove 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 Shady Cove's B ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.