In Portland there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Portland
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 Portland are not shown.
Portland 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
Availability maps for all providers in Portland
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Portland. 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 Strada Communications. Now you can call companies in Portland with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Portland?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Portland.
Internet Speed Key
The average Portland home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Portland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Portland you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Portland homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Portland homes.
Internet Market Health in Portland
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Portland 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 Portland based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Portland internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Portland homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, 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. Portland internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 5 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, Portland is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Portland, along with details on where in Portland and at what speeds.
Strada Communications Fiber in Portland, IL
Strada Communications fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 363 people, have Strada Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Portland area. Strada Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Portland.
Strada Communications fiber download speeds
Strada Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Strada Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from Strada Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Portland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Strada Communications fiber upload speeds
In Portland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Strada Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Strada Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Portland fiber providers. Strada Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Portland, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 72.18%, or 262 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Portland area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Portland.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Portland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Portland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Portland cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portland is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Portland, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 363 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Portland area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Portland.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Portland customers is up to 77 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 70.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Portland fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Portland is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Portland, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 98.07%, or 356 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Portland area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Portland.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Portland customers is up to 339 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 38.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Portland fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Portland is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 69 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 38.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Portland, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 61.43%, or 223 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, northeast, southeast, northwest, central, west, and north Portland area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Portland.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland 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 Portland customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portland 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 below average compared to other Portland 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 Portland 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Portland, IL
Sand Prarie fixed wireless coverage
About 16.53%, or 60 people, have Sand Prarie fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, south, northwest, west, and north Portland area. Sand Prarie is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Portland.
Sand Prarie fixed wireless download speeds
Sand Prarie is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sand Prarie fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portland. The fastest plan anyone in Portland can order from Sand Prarie goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Portland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sand Prarie fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sand Prarie is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Portland fixed wireless providers. Sand Prarie offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portland is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Portland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Portland or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Portland compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Portland are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 100.00% in Portland.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Portland 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
- Prophetstown, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lyndon, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Erie, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fenton, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Hill, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yorktown, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Round Grove, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tampico, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morrison, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hooppole, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- White Mountain, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clemons, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cliftonville, MS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Commerce, MO: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Conewango, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williams Center, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilksburg, SC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whiting, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crary Mills, NY: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- White Pine, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds