In Nehalem there are 6 residential internet providers covering 96.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 945 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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6 Internet Service Providers in Nehalem
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Nehalem are not shown.
Nehalem Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 96.33% of Nehalem. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Nehalem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nehalem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nehalem.
Internet Speed Key
The average Nehalem home can get up to 945 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.71% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nehalem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Nehalem, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Nehalem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nehalem you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.10% of Nehalem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.61% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.12%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.67% of Nehalem homes.
Internet Market Health in Nehalem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nehalem internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Nehalem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Nehalem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Nehalem homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Nehalem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Nehalem needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nehalem, along with details on where in Nehalem and at what speeds.
Rural Telecom DSL in Nehalem, OR
Rural Telecom DSL coverage
About 95.33%, or 2,493 people, have Rural Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nehalem area. Rural Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nehalem.
Rural Telecom DSL download speeds
Rural Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nehalem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Rural Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nehalem. The fastest plan anyone in Nehalem can order from Rural Telecom goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nehalem customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 74.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rural Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Nehalem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rural Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Rural Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nehalem DSL providers. Rural Telecom offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nehalem is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rural Telecom customers can get speeds up to 8.8 Mbps.
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- 82.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Nehalem, OR
Spectrum cable coverage
About 90.71%, or 2,372 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, central, and northeast Nehalem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nehalem.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nehalem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nehalem. The fastest plan anyone in Nehalem can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nehalem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Nehalem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nehalem cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nehalem is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Rural Telecom Fiber in Nehalem, OR
Rural Telecom fiber coverage
About 3.10%, or 81 people, have Rural Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, and west Nehalem area. Rural Telecom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nehalem.
Rural Telecom fiber download speeds
Rural Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nehalem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Rural Telecom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nehalem. The fastest plan anyone in Nehalem can order from Rural Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nehalem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Rural Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Nehalem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rural Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Rural Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nehalem fiber providers. Rural Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nehalem is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nehalem, OR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.20%, or 2,228 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, northwest, central, northeast, and south Nehalem area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nehalem.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nehalem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nehalem. The fastest plan anyone in Nehalem can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nehalem customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 7.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nehalem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nehalem fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nehalem is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
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- 7.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nehalem, OR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 24.55%, or 642 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northwest Nehalem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nehalem.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nehalem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nehalem. The fastest plan anyone in Nehalem can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Nehalem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nehalem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nehalem fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nehalem is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nehalem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nehalem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nehalem compare to the rest of Oregon?
Internet speeds in Nehalem are slower versus the average speeds in Oregon: 2,908 Mbps in Oregon versus 945 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Oregon is 98.87% versus 96.33% in Nehalem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nehalem are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Manzanita, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeler, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arch Cape, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockaway Beach, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Rocks, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garibaldi, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tolovana Park, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cannon Beach, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bay City, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Waterville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Log Lane Village, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuxedo Park, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hatch, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wadmalaw Island, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Heights, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Dorado, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eagle, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds