CNET Names Xfinity the Best Internet Provider in Oregon
As connectivity becomes more critical for communication, business, and entertainment, consumers need internet service that will meet their needs. CNET’s ranking is a guide to consumers to help them choose the provider with the best service for them. Now Oregonians know what the top-rated internet service provider is in the state: Comcast’s Xfinity.
“CNET’s recognition confirms that when it comes to providing reliable internet with the speed and service options that residential customers seek, Oregonians can trust the Xfinity network to deliver,” said Rodrigo Lopez, Region Senior Vice President, Comcast Pacific Northwest. “Our industry-leading innovation, experienced technicians and industry-leading infrastructure provide our customers fast internet speeds and outstanding service at an affordable price, which is why more Oregonians rely on Comcast than any other service provider.”
Next Generation Network
The Xfinity Network is Comcast’s next-generation broadband network, delivering unmatched reliability, increased capacity, low latency, and multi-gig speeds to power how customers live, work and entertain. It is the largest network in Oregon, with nearly 19,000 miles, and provides access to symmetrical gig-plus speeds to more than 1.3 million homes and businesses. Over the last three years, Comcast has invested more than $580 million in enhancing technology and infrastructure in Oregon.
Best WiFi Experience
Comcast delivers the best WiFi equipment for consumers to blanket their home with strong WiFi signal. From best-in-class gateways that leverage the latest WiFi technology, to WiFi extenders that lengthen WiFi signal to hard-to-reach areas of the home, and Storm-Ready WiFi, which has both a back-up battery and LTE back-up capabilities, Comcast ensures customers are always connected. And, for customers on the go, they can access nearly 50,000 public WiFi hotspots throughout the state of Oregon.
More Streaming, More Gaming
Entertainment is responsible for 70 percent of all data that travels over the Xfinity Network, and nothing is driving demand higher than streaming live sports. With innovations like Enhanced 4K, which delivers 4K HDR video and Dolby Atmos audio at the lowest latency, Comcast is elevating the live sports experience like no one else can. Gaming is also on the rise. Comcast is rolling out a pioneering low latency technology, which delivers an ultra-low lag connectivity experience when consumers use interactive applications like gaming, videoconferencing, and virtual reality.
More Resiliency
The Xfinity Network is the product of decades of innovation, with reliability at its heart. Comcast has built a robust infrastructure—powered by AI and machine learning—that prioritizes always-on connectivity. Today, more than 60 percent of Xfinity Network issues are resolved before customers know there’s a problem.
More Demand
In today’s world, consumers need seamless connectivity that delivers for all their demand across all their devices. That is why Comcast constantly evolves the Xfinity Network to add capacity, reach more people, and exceed their rising expectations. The company is deploying next-generation technology throughout its network to ultimately deliver multi-gig symmetrical speeds to customers across a growing footprint throughout Oregon.
The Xfinity Network continues getting smarter, faster, and more reliable to ensure customers have the connectivity they need today and well into the future. Find out more about the services and plans that have made Xfinity CNET’s top internet provider in Oregon.