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Best Internet Service Provider in PDX? (lemmy.ml)
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I am moving into a new place and will have to get internet set up there. This will be my first time having to pay for internet in Portland. Any recommendations on a ISP?

I was looking into Quantum Fiber. Any thoughts?

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[โ€“] jordanlund@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It really depends on the neighborhood, not every address has access to fiber.

Your best bet is to hit the websites for Quantum and Ziply and see if fiber is available at that address.

If not, then your alternatives are either Xfinity or a mobile provider like Verizon or TMobile. Mobile providers are only as good as the local cell tower. ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ

Century Link and Frontier will try to sell you on DSL. Don't. Not even once.

[โ€“] Hawk5000@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh yeah, I am good on DSL. I never want to have to use DSL again.

[โ€“] pdxfed@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Since you're largely locked into a few major ISPs (comcast, quest/CenturyLink, ziply if you are lucky) once you figure out what your address options are, then it's pretty much about finding the best price for the contract length you want. I recommend searching for "cheap broadband internet {city name}"

What you're looking for are generic URLs like "Broadbandnow.com" or "fasttinterenthome com", as these are keyword stuffed and sites to resell ISP services.

  1. The sites may offer ISP comparison show by address and tell you what speeds (they think) you might get. Sometimes useful but not always right
  2. They will offer better prices and contract terms that you might get with the ISP.com(lower price, longer contract, free modem, etc.)

I used to switch ISPs every 6 months for years but. Ow they just give you the new price when you call because they know they're just a dumb pipe now.