11 Best Internet Providers in Talent, OR

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Talent, OR?

Hunter Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Talent based on 68 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 Talent, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Talent

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

Based on 68 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Hunter Communications is the best internet service provider for Talent residents. Hunter Communications was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Oregon, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 90.7% coverage in Talent.

At a national level, based on 3935 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 Talent?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	3,000 Mbps
	Hunter Communications	2,500 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Rogue Broadband	200 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	FireServe	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Talent

Based on data reported by Talent ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hunter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in Talent. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 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 Talent?

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 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Talent customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Talent

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

Talent ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Talent	Oregon	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Talent that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	55.34%	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.	1,782 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 Talent.	9.2	6.8	6.8

 

Talent Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Talent	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.	2.2	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.	14%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	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.	73%	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.	73%	78%	76%

Talent ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Talent is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Talent is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Talent have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Talent 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.

92% of Talent households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Talent 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 Talent?

How Much Speed does a Talent Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Talent is 2.2, which is smaller than the Oregon average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Talent's average household income is $64,969 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.

Talent also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Oregon average of 14%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Talent has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Talent households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% 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 Talent?

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 Talent 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 Talent is Hunter Communications.
• Viasat, Rogue Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Talent, 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 Talent compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Talent 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 Talent's B ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.