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Ames, NE

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Home Internet in Ames, NE
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Great Plains
    • GigFire
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Stealth Broadband
    • Starlink
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  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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    (844) 912-2812
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.8%
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    (844) 918-3658
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 13.8%
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    (877) 560-5156
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.3%
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    (844) 910-2642
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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    (844) 902-3107
  • 6. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 76.5%
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    (855) 648-1477
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.8%
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    (855) 758-6392
  • Great Plains
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 15.9%
    View Plans
    (855) 853-1483
  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.7%
    View Plans
    (507) 369-6669
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52%
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    (855) 698-5465
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.9%
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    (888) 944-9400
  • Stealth Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 24.3%
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    (402) 347-1010
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Ames, NE

In Ames, Nebraska, Viasat Internet offers a strong option for residents, with its satellite connection covering 100% of the community. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps and a starting price of $99.99 per month, Viasat supports streaming, gaming, and remote work. This universal coverage ensures every household can stay connected, making it a dependable choice.

HughesNet provides another reliable choice. Also using a satellite connection with 100% coverage, HughesNet offers maximum download speeds of up to 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. While slower than Viasat, HughesNet's lower cost appeals to budget-conscious users.

Cox presents an alternative with impressive speeds. Though its fiber internet covers only 26.8% of Ames, it delivers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, starting at just $30 per month. Despite its limited reach, Cox offers high performance where available.

Overall, Ames has diverse internet options: 100% satellite coverage, 84% fixed wireless, 11% DSL, and 10% cable. Residents can choose based on their specific needs and budgets.

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
 14.860000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • GigFire
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Stealth Broadband
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Great Plains
 15.879999999999999%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Ames, Nebraska

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Ames, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ames, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 11.459999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 0.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 9.91%

Internet Providers in Ames, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
(877) 560-5156
Rise Broadband $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
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XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 758-6392
Great Plains Communications $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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GigFire $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Stealth Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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