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Internet Providers in Sterling, Nebraska

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Home Internet in Sterling, NE

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 47.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52%
  • 5. Diode
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.5%
  • 6. Zito Media
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 39.4%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.3%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52%
  • Big Red Communications
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Sterling, NE

In Sterling, Nebraska, Kinetic by Windstream provides the leading internet service. Residents can choose between DSL and fiber connections, depending on their location. This provider delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps, ideal for streaming and gaming. The service starts at $39.99 per month. However, it only covers 47.80% of the village.

Viasat and Hughesnet also serve Sterling with satellite connections. Viasat guarantees 100% coverage, ensuring internet access for all residents. Its speeds, however, top out at 12 Mbps, with a starting price of $69.99 per month. Hughesnet, also covering the entire village, offers up to 100 Mbps speeds at $49.99 per month. These satellite options are vital where Kinetic by Windstream's coverage falls short.

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
  • XNET WiFi
  • Diode
  • UScellular
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Zito Media
  • Nextlink Internet
  • 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
47.839999999999996%

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Provider Connection Types in Sterling, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sterling, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
46.42%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
46.28%

List of Internet Providers in Sterling, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Diode Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Zito Media Cable 100 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Big Red Communications Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sterling, 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
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 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Zito Media $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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
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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