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Internet Providers in Elgin, Nebraska

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Home Internet in Elgin, NE

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Great Plains
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 57.1%
  • 5. NNTC
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.3%
  • 6. Viaero Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.2%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.1%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 13.7%
  • Stealth Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 59%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.7%

Best Internet Providers in Elgin, NE

Viasat Internet holds the top spot in Elgin, Nebraska, providing satellite internet with 100% coverage. Residents can enjoy maximum download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, the fastest in the area. While plans start at $99.99 per month, Viasat delivers high-speed internet almost anywhere in Elgin, thanks to its reliable satellite technology.

HughesNet, another satellite provider, also covers 100% of Elgin. Though its maximum download speed is 100 Mbps, HughesNet offers a more budget-friendly starting price of $49.99 per month. This makes it an attractive option for those balancing cost and speed.

Ranked third, Rise Broadband offers a fixed wireless connection covering 71% of Elgin. With a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps and plans starting at $55 per month, it provides good value for those within its coverage area. DSL, cable, and fiber options exist but vary widely in availability, making satellite and fixed wireless the go-to choices for most residents.

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
  • Viaero Wireless
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
13.69%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • NNTC
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Great Plains
  • Stealth Broadband
59.050000000000004%

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Provider Connection Types in Elgin, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elgin, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
52.87%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
50.160000000000004%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
63.06%

List of Internet Providers in Elgin, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Great Plains DSL, Fiber, Cable 1 Gbps
NNTC Fiber 100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Elgin, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Great Plains Communications $57.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber, Cable
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company $19.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Viaero Wireless $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Stealth Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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