Best Internet Providers in University District, Portland, OR
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in University District, Portland, OR
University District has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in University District.
Ranks compare University District with the 64 neighborhoods in Portland.
The Best Internet in University District, Portland, OR at a Glance
University District Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Quantum Fiber
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 University District ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in University District, Portland, OR?
Quantum Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in University District based on 110 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in University District?
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 University District, Portland
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fiberfi - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How University District Compares to the Rest of Portland
University District's report card score is 63rd of 64 and its connectivity index is 61st of 64.
| Measure | University District | Rank among neighborhoods in Portland | Portland | Multnomah County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 46.1% | 64th of 64 | 77.5% | 90.8% | 71.5% | Alameda and Alberta and 4 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,999 Mbps | Tied 31st of 64 | 3,517 Mbps | 2,718 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Slabtown (5,766 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 60th of 64 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Creston-Kenilworth (8.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.4 | Tied 62nd of 64 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Pleasant Valley and St. Johns (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | Tied 45th of 64 | 22% | 25% | 15% | Pearl District (45%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 51st of 64 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Eastmoreland and Forest Park and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | 62nd of 64 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Concordia and Eastmoreland and 1 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | 62nd of 64 | 83% | 83% | 76% | Alameda and Eastmoreland (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 52nd of 64 | 88% | 87% | 81% | Eastmoreland and Forest Park (98%) |
| Median household income | $53,889 | 63rd of 64 | $107,101 | $98,718 | $93,246 | Eastmoreland ($213,964) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | Tied 2nd of 64 | 14% | 14% | 16% | University Park (45%) |
Fiber reaches 46.1% of homes in University District, against 77.5% across Portland and 90.8% across Multnomah County. Households in University District are smaller than the US average (1.4 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,889 (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 University District
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in University District?
Astound Broadband Fiber in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 36.0% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,012 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 28.3% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,012 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 944 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
CenturyLink Fiber in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 23.5% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,733 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 8.8% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,733 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 178 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in University District from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in University District?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
373 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 373 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
61.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.9% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
61.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.9% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Fiberfi Fixed Wireless in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,394 Mbps
Fiberfi offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, Fiberfi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,394 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fiberfi Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in University District?
XFINITY Cable in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 83.6% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 12.7% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in University District?
CenturyLink DSL in University District, Portland, OR
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 66.0% of University District homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 26 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 20, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in University District from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
How University District Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to University District that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Brooklyn has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Old Town-Chinatown the fewest (62.9%); University District has 46.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University District (this page) | 11,317 | 46.1% | 1,999 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 59/100 |
| Northwest | 21,359 | 91.1% | 2,423 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Buckman | 10,983 | 91.4% | 1,637 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill | 10,798 | 91.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 73/100 |
| Pearl District | 10,660 | 92.0% | 1,989 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Hosford-Abernethy | 8,494 | 97.8% | 1,489 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Southwest Hills | 6,716 | 95.4% | 2,385 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Old Town-Chinatown | 4,272 | 62.9% | 1,932 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 31/100 |
| Slabtown | 4,173 | 87.2% | 5,766 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 78/100 |
| Brooklyn | 4,171 | 99.5% | 1,401 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Homestead | 3,377 | 98.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in University District?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Quantum Fiber. 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 University District
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| Fiberfi | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for University District Internet Providers
Based on 110 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for University District residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Oregon, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 61.9% coverage in University District.
At a national level, based on 4960 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all University District Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in University District, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | University District Overall | Oregon Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber |  (1) |  (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (2) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberfi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in University District
Based on data reported by University District ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in University District. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | University District Speed | Oregon Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (2) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberfi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in University District?
Of the providers in University District, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in University District 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.
CenturyLink is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Quantum Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in University District, Oregon, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in University District
| ISP / Tech Type | University District Affordability | Oregon Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | (1) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (1) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (2) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fiberfi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Oregon
Customer Reviews
An Oregon Customer
Verizon Fiber
February 05, 2026 An Oregon Customer
Quantum Fiber
February 01, 2025 When we first moved to our apartment complex there was already a set up for Quantum Fiber. All we had to do was use the information where the router was to sign up. It was a very quick process and it became active the following day. The speed and price we haven't been able to match elsewhere. It wasn't an introductory offer either where the price will increase later on. They also had several different plans offering different speeds and prices. We are currently paying $30 less a month on internet with better connection, speed, and service. Overall would highly recommend Quantum.
An Oregon Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
December 07, 2024 My internet provider is acceptable for the demographic they provide for. It's understood that what they provide is accessible and affordable internet access for those without the tools and supplies needed for quicker and more reliable internet i.e. a modem and/or router. I appreciate the convenience of not needing these resources, however my internet is incredibly slow, to the point where I cannot perform any kind of video call, and I have to let videos buffer for several minutes before they will play. I can barely stream video and audio at the same time. Eventually I will likely want to upgrade to a better service when I have a router and modem, but for now I don't expect much from the service I use because I'm aware of the pros and cons of using an affordable service.
Jalisa T
Astound Broadband Fiber
May 08, 2023 I have my internet provider for a long time. I've had them ever since I moved to Oregon and they were purchased. Originally they were called wave broadband and then they were bought out by Astound Broadband. Ever since they were bought out my prices have increased and my service quality has declined.
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CenturyLink DSL
April 09, 2023 They are very nice, they give me a discount for being low income which is really helpful because I work remotely and must have internet, my only problem is my speed isn't great but much of that is because my building is very old and the inside lines suck.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in University District?
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 University District is Quantum Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in University District is CenturyLink.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in University District, available to 83.6% 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.