Internet providers in Ames, NE

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What is the best internet provider in Ames?

Spectrum - No data caps
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Internet Provider Types in Ames

Cable

53%
Coverage

DSL

76%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Ames

3 Mbps

100%
Availability

10 Mbps

100%
Availability

25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%

Ames

93%

Nebraska

79%

USA

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Ames Residential Internet Coverage

As one of the smallest communities in all of Nebraska, Ames relies heavily on high speed Internet to stay connected with loved ones in other parts of the country. Thanks to increasing demand for high speed Internet in rural parts of Nebraska, Ames residents now enjoy service through a variety of providers.

One of the most well-known Internet service companies in Ames is CenturyLink. CenturyLink offers a variety of DSL plans that cover different price points and speed ranges. Coverage extends well past the city limits to the north, south, and east.

Those looking for service from a local ISP can explore options through Internet Nebraska Corporation. This provider also supplies the region with DSL, with a top reported speed of 2 Mbps. Plans are affordable and reliable, making them a popular choice for Ames residents.

Satellite is a common choice for those in rural areas. Customers of HughesNet enjoy consistent and affordable satellite service throughout Ames.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Ames

Spectrum offers Internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)

Nextlink Internet offers internet at speeds up to 200 Mbps

Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

Omni-Tech offers internet at speeds up to 50 Mbps

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Summary of Ames internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
CenturyLink	DSL	20 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Nextlink Internet	Fixed Wireless	200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Rise Broadband
HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Omni-Tech	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Omni-Tech

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Internet providers in Ames, NE

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