Best Internet Providers in Ogden, Utah – CNET

What is the best internet provider in Ogden?

Xfinity is CNET’s pick for the best internet service provider for most households in Ogden because of its broad availability and affordable introductory deals. That being said, Xfinity service isn’t available everywhere in Ogden, so Quantum Fiber or Connext are also solid picks, depending on what’s available in your area. 

If you’re hunting for the lowest prices or fastest speeds, we have those options. The cheapest internet in Ogden is Xfinity’s 75Mbps plan for $20 per month with a one-year contract. Ogden’s fastest widely available internet speeds are Xfinity’s 1,200Mbps and 2,000Mbps cable plans. 

Best internet in Ogden, Utah

Speed range

75 – 2,000 Mbps

Price range

$20 – $120 per month

Our take – Wide coverage across Ogden nudges Xfinity into the top spot among the best ISPs in town. The cable provider offers speeds up to 2,000Mbps in some areas, but strongly consider fiber from Quantum Fiber or a local ISP as an alternative if available.

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Speed range

75 – 2,000 Mbps

Price range

$20 – $120 per month

Speed range

200 – 8,000 Mbps

Price range

$30 – $165 per month

Our take – CenturyLink’s sibling company, Quantum Fiber, is a tremendous step up over the ISP’s legacy DSL network. Speeds top out near a gig, and plans are simple and affordable. Fast upload speeds make fiber preferable to cable, but availability in Ogden is spotty.

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Speed range

200 – 8,000 Mbps

Price range

$30 – $165 per month

Speed range

100 – 1,000 Mbps

Our take – Connext is a local internet service provider worth keeping an eye on. It’s in the process of building out a fiber network intended to reach all of Ogden. Pricing is affordable, and plans are straightforward.

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Speed range

100 – 1,000 Mbps

Connection

Fixed wireless

Speed range

85 – 1,000 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $70 per month

Our take – Both Verizon and T-Mobile have wide 5G coverage across Ogden. Either can be a workable alternative to wired internet if you can get decent speeds at your home. Verizon is potentially the most affordable when you bundle it with an eligible phone plan. Here’s what you need to know about 5G home internet.

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Connection

Fixed wireless

Speed range

85 – 1,000 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $70 per month

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Other available internet providers in Ogden

• All West Communications: All West began constructing its fiber network in Ogden in 2023 and expects it to take several years to complete. Plans start at $65 per month for 1,000Mbps and top out at $145 per month for 8,000Mbps. You can sign up for construction updates and track All West’s progress on the buildout.
• CenturyLink: CenturyLink’s old-school DSL network reaches far and wide across Ogden, but you’ll probably be happier with cable or fiber. Speeds can vary depending on location but typically top out at 100Mbps for $55 per month. Some addresses may only be able to get 3Mbps.
• Optic Loop Communications: Optic Loop’s fiber offering is available in the far northern reaches of Ogden and in North Ogden and Pleasant View. There are no contracts or data caps. Plans start at $40 per month for 300Mbps and top out at $75 per month for 1 gigabit. Optic Loop also has fixed wireless plans in the area, but you’re unlikely to go with that unless you’re in a rural location.  
• Rise Broadband: Rise is a rural internet specialist offering fixed wireless across the broader Ogden area. Plans start at $55 per month for up to 25Mbps or 50Mbps downloads and top out at $75 for up to 100Mbps. Plans come with unlimited data. Look into Rise if you’re outside of town and don’t have a solid wired internet option. 
• Satellite internet: Satellite internet from Starlink, Viasat or Hughesnet is available to fill in the gaps for locations that can’t get solid wired or fixed wireless internet. Prices tend to be high, and speeds may be slow, so consider this as a last resort when other ISPs aren’t working out for you.
• Utah Broadband: Utah Broadband offers fixed wireless across parts of Ogden, with prices starting at $50 per month. Utah Broadband doesn’t share speeds or full plan pricing online. You’ll have to call for availability and details. Consider this a fallback option if cable or fiber internet isn’t satisfactory at your home or you’re in a rural spot with limited ISP choices.

Cheap internet options in Ogden

Xfinity offers one of the cheapest internet plans anywhere with its $20-per-month 75Mbps offering. That low introductory price comes with a few catches. There’s a one-year contract and a 1.2TB data cap, and you’ll need to rent equipment starting at $15 per month or provide your own gear. If you agree to that, you’ll enjoy cheap internet for a year before the price goes up. Without the contract, the 75Mbps plan costs $54 per month.

Xfinity is starting to get pressure from local fiber providers Optic Loop Communications and Connext Broadband. Optic Loop starts at $40 per month for 300Mbps service, while Connext runs $35 for 100Mbps. The challenge with those ISPs is availability. The more widespread (but still somewhat limited) Quantum Fiber intro plan runs $50 per month for 500Mbps. While those fiber prices are higher than Xfinity’s bargain plan, you’ll get faster download speeds and equally fast uploads with no data caps. 

Keep an eye out for updates on the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which connects low-income households with free or cheap internet. Funding issues have put a squeeze on the program, and subsidies could end in 2024. 

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Ogden

Ogden’s best internet deals and top promotions depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers. 

Ogden internet providers, like Xfinity and T-Mobile Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, however, including Quantum Fiber, Verizon 5G Home Internet and Connext, tend to run the same standard pricing year-round. 

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals. 

How fast is Ogden broadband?

Ogden put in a strong showing for a recent Ookla speed test report that found the city was pulling down a median fixed internet download speed of 268Mbps. The Utah state average was 235Mbps, and Salt Lake City came in at 239Mbps. Ogden’s respectable internet speeds are thanks to Xfinity, Quantum Fiber and Connext. The expansion of local fiber ISPs has the potential to bring much faster top speeds to Ogden, but currently, Xfinity is the fastest widely available provider. Depending on your location, you’ll top out at either 1,200Mbps or 2,000Mbps downloads with Xfinity. If uploads are a concern, check into fiber options that deliver symmetrical speeds.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines — and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

• 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics — browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
• 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
• 40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming. 
• 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and gaming. 
• 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Ogden

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. So what’s our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary database of pricing, availability and speed information that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information from FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We use the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication. 

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions: 

• Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds? 
• Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying? 
• Are customers happy with their service? 

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

What’s the final word on internet providers in Ogden?

Xfinity is the incumbent ISP in Ogden and it dominates the scene with a combination of wide coverage, affordable promo deals and fast download speeds with the top-end plans. But things are changing in Ogden as fiber from Quantum Fiber, Connext, Optic Loop and All West spreads across the city. Fiber offers fast uploads to go with fast downloads and the local ISPs have straightforward and reasonably priced plans. If you’re shopping for home internet in Ogden, compare any available fiber options with Xfinity’s cable plans. Fiber won’t be the cheapest, but it represents a good value.

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