Best Internet Providers in Eugene, Oregon

What is the best internet provider in Eugene?

Although the options in Eugene are limited, Xfinity stands out as a leading Internet service provider, according to CNEToffering low introductory prices, fast download speeds and no machine fees for most programs. Widely located throughout the city, it provides fast and reliable Internet access to almost every address.

While not as widespread as Xfinity, Hunter Fiber delivers the fastest internet speeds in Eugene. As the only fiber provider in the area, it offers consistent upload and download speeds.

Mobile Home Internet is a solid alternative, with download speeds ranging from 87 to 415Mbps — perfect for small to medium-sized families. It also comes with a price lock guarantee. Find out more about the best broadband providers in Eugene below.

The best internet in Eugene, Oregon

Source: CNET analysis of supplier data.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find online deals and promotions in Eugene

The best online deals and top promotions in Eugene depend on what discounts are available at the time. Most deals are temporary, but we often check for the latest offers.

Eugene internet providers, such as Xfinity may offer low introductory rates or add-ons for live streaming online for a limited time. Most, however, including CenturyLink, Hunter Fiber and T-Mobile Home Internet, use standard pricing throughout the year.

For the most comprehensive list of promos, check out our guide to the best online deals.

Source: CNET analysis of supplier data.

What is the best internet speed?

Most Internet connection systems can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an Internet plan that can accommodate video conferencing, video streaming or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a stronger connection. Here’s an overview of the minimum recommended download speeds for various apps, according to the FCC. Note that these are guidelines only — and that Internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, see our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

• 0 to 5Mbps lets you handle the basics — browsing the Internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
• 5 to 40Mbps gives you high quality video streaming and video conferencing.
• 40 to 100Mbps should provide a single user with enough bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telephony, video streaming and Internet gaming.
• 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities such as videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
• 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to participate in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.

How CNET picked the best Internet providers in Eugene

Internet service providers are many and varied. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen appliance, it is not possible to manually check every ISP in a particular city. So what is our approach? We start by researching pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our historical ISP data, provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission on FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC website to check our data and make sure we are considering every ISP that provides service in the area. We also include local addresses on provider websites to provide residents with specific options. We look to sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and JD Power, to assess how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as published.

Once we have this location information, we ask three main questions:

1. Does the provider offer access to fast internet speeds?
2. Are customers getting a decent value for what they are paying for?
3. Are customers happy with their service?

While the answer to those questions is often buried and complicated, the providers who come closest to saying “yes” to all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to choosing the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fees, although we also take into account factors such as price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources such as Ookla and FCC reports. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more depth, visit the How We Test ISPs page.

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