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Internet Providers in Friend, Nebraska

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Home Internet in Friend, NE

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 70.2%
    Friend speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 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: 86.7%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 86.7%
  • 7. Diode
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.2%
  • 8. Zito Media
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 62.4%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.3%
  • Big Red Communications
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Friend, NE

In Friend, Nebraska, Kinetic by Windstream sets the standard for internet service. It offers DSL and fiber connections with maximum download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Covering 70.20% of the city, its plans start at $39.99 per month, making it both fast and affordable. The combination of speed, price, and coverage makes it a reliable choice for residents.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet stand as solid alternatives. Viasat uses satellite connections, ensuring 100% coverage in Friend. This is especially useful where wired connections fall short. Still, its maximum download speed of 12 Mbps and starting price of $69.99 per month may not appeal to users needing more speed. HughesNet also offers 100% coverage with a better maximum speed of 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. Despite full coverage from Viasat and HughesNet, Kinetic by Windstream's faster speeds and lower pricing offer better value where available.

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
  • Viasat
  • Diode
  • UScellular
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Big Red Communications
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • Zito Media
70.25%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Friend, NE

Provider Connection Types in Friend, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Friend, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.56%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
61.31999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
54.08%

List of Internet Providers in Friend, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Diode Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Zito Media Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Big Red Communications Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Friend, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 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
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Zito Media $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Big Red Communications $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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

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