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Internet Providers in Lincoln, Iowa

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Home Internet in Lincoln, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 39.2%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.2%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.6%
  • 6. Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.7%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Tyson Communications
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.8%

Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, IA

In Lincoln, Iowa, Viasat Internet provides the best coverage, with a satellite connection reaching 100% of the city. Viasat offers maximum download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and starts at $99.99 per month. This makes it ideal for those who prioritize high-speed internet. The comprehensive coverage ensures every resident can access Viasat's services, making it highly reliable across Lincoln, especially in areas where other connection types are limited.

Hughesnet and Always ON offer notable alternatives. Hughesnet also covers the entire city with its satellite service, delivering download speeds of up to 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. This option balances speed and affordability well. Always ON, providing a fixed wireless connection to 39.80% of Lincoln, delivers download speeds of 25 Mbps at $60 per month. Though its coverage isn't as wide, it remains a solid choice for those areas where fixed wireless works, especially if cost is a higher priority than speed or expansive coverage.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
67.58999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
  • Tyson Communications
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
39.25%

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Provider Connection Types in Lincoln, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lincoln, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.8499999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
40.739999999999995%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.9299999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Lincoln, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Tyson Communications Fiber 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lincoln, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 30 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Tyson Communications $74.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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