Low Internet Rates Yet Heavy Usage In Washington County

Households in a number of Washington County localities pay much less each month for cable and internet service than people nationwide.

The average monthly cost for cable and internet in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Beaverton was less than the national average of $118 per month, according to the 2023 U.S. 

Cable & Internet Market Size and Household Spending Report.

As such, residents in Beaverton spend an average of $81 each month, while those in Forest Grove pay $95 and those in Hillsboro pay $76.

Households in Washington County enjoy high rates of cable and internet subscriptions in addition to reduced costs.

According to data from the U.S. Census, 93.5% of homes in Washington County have access to broadband Internet, which is roughly 8.5 percentage points more than the 85% national average.

Low internet rates, high usage in Washington County

The numerous internet options in Washington County may be the cause of these high subscription rates and affordable prices.

Internet service providers have been attempting to develop more fair residential internet solutions since the pandemic's online employment explosion.

Ryan Luckin, a spokesperson for Ziply Fiber, stated in a 2022 interview with Pamplin Media Group that "The pandemic has really put a lot of this in striking relief. 

Parents are being urged to work from home, and children are taking classes online. 

So, it's not really possible if you don't have dependable internet.

Residents of Washington County have a variety of alternatives for internet service providers, ranging from big-name corporations like Xfinity Comcast to small-town municipal broadband.

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