10 Best Internet Providers in Southwest Bend, Bend, OR

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Above are the top 4 providers in Southwest Bend, Bend, 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 Southwest Bend, Bend, OR?

PrineTime Internet Solutions is the highest-rated internet provider in Southwest Bend based on 37 Bend customer reviews, and PrineTime Internet Solutions 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 Southwest Bend, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Southwest Bend

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Southwest Bend Internet Providers

Based on 37 reviews from Bend internet customers, PrineTime Internet Solutions is the best internet service provider for Southwest Bend residents. PrineTime Internet Solutions was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Quantum Fiber wins for second-place in Bend, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 13.6% coverage in Southwest Bend.

At a national level, based on 2221 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PrineTime Internet Solutions is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Southwest Bend?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by TDS. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Southwest Bend

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	TDS	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	WEBFORMIX	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	PrineTime Internet Solutions	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Southwest Bend

Based on data reported by Southwest Bend ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Southwest Bend. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,469 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Southwest Bend?

Bend customers rate Quantum Fiber 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.

Quantum Fiber received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. PrineTime Internet Solutions is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Southwest Bend customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Southwest Bend

Southwest Bend 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 Southwest Bend below, including the metrics used and how Southwest Bend compares to the rest of Bend and nation.

Southwest Bend ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Southwest Bend	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Southwest Bend that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	14.67%	26.87%	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.	1,068 Mbps	1,101 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 Southwest Bend.	6.8	7.9	6.8

 

Southwest Bend Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Southwest Bend	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.	2.7	2.4	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.	25%	22%	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.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	94%	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.	86%	82%	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.	86%	83%	76%

Southwest Bend ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Southwest Bend is C+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Southwest Bend is high with a score of 87 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Southwest Bend have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Southwest Bend 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.

95% of Southwest Bend households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Southwest Bend 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 Southwest Bend?

How Much Speed does a Southwest Bend Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Southwest Bend is 2.7, which is larger than the Bend average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Southwest Bend's average household income is $85,194 which is about average for the Bend average of $99,097 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Southwest Bend also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Bend average of 12%. Additionally, 25% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 22% of residents in Bend who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Southwest Bend has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Southwest Bend households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Southwest Bend?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Southwest Bend?

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 Southwest Bend is PrineTime Internet Solutions.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Southwest Bend is Quantum Fiber.
• Centurylink, HughesNet, Viasat, and TDS has the broadest coverage in Southwest Bend, 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 Southwest Bend compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Southwest Bend 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 Southwest Bend's C+ ISP Report Card and 87 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.