Internet providers in Lincoln, NE

Internet in Lincoln

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Lincoln area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Lincoln Residential Internet Coverage

Lincoln is one of the metropolitan centers of Nebraska, making reliable internet access a high priority in this region.

One of the most established providers in Lincoln is Windstream. Windstream provides coverage to all of Lincoln, running to High Ridge in the west, Highlands in the north, Meadowlane in the east, and Yankee Ridge in the south.

Those who want high-speed cable internet can consider the Time Warner Cable plans. Time Warner Cable is fairly large, reaching some parts of the Highlands neighborhood and reaching Hitching Post Hills in the south. The network covers most of western Lincoln, with the exception of Pester Ridge in the southwest. Coverage stops short of Crown Pointe in the east.

Through internet Nebraska Corporation, a state internet service provider, all of Lincoln enjoys access to high-speed service.

Nebraska Technology and Telecommunications is widespread in Lincoln, reaching almost all of the city's major neighborhoods.

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Average download speed
178.99 Mbps

Average upload speed
90.43 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
40.89 ms

Average jitter
7.79 ms

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Summary of Lincoln internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Windstream	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Windstream
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Nextlink Internet	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Diode Communications	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A
Rural Roam	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rural Roam
Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications	DSL	12 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications
ALLO Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ALLO Communications