Which is better, Nextlink or Royal Telephone Company?

Royal Telephone Company is faster where you can get it, but Nextlink reaches 11,314 times as many people, so at most addresses Nextlink is the one on offer. Where both are offered (about 979 people), Royal Telephone Company has the faster top speed for 79% of homes.

FasterRoyal Telephone CompanyFaster for 79% of homes where both are offered.

Cheaper to startToo close to callWe do not list plans for both yet.

Better ratedToo close to callToo few reviews to compare yet (19 and 0).

Available to more peopleNextlink11.6 million people in 12 states, vs 1,026 in 1 state.

Nextlink
Price: $40.00 - $90.00 / mo.
Speed: 10 - 5,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fixed wireless and fiber
Rating (Reviews): (19)
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Royal Telephone Company
Price: Unavailable, please see site for details
Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fiber
Rating (Reviews): (0)
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Nextlink vs. Royal Telephone Company at a glance

Measure	Nextlink	Royal Telephone Company
Available to	11.6 million people in 12 states	1,026 people in 1 state
Main technology	Fixed wireless 99%, fiber 2.4%	Fiber 100%
Top download speed filed with the FCC	5,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps
Fastest plan we list	1,000 Mbps	Not listed
Starting price	$40 a month	Not listed
Cheapest plan, first 2 years	$960 (100 Mbps plan)	Not listed
Customer rating	3.0 of 5 (19 reviews)	No reviews yet
Rated for speed	2.7 of 5	No reviews yet
Rated for price	3.0 of 5	No reviews yet
Where both are offered	About 979 people (95% of Royal Telephone Company's area); Royal Telephone Company is faster for 79% of them, the same top speed for 21%

Coverage and top speeds: FCC filings; plans and prices: our pricing table; ratings: verified customer reviews on ISP Reports. Check your address for what is offered at your home.

Where Nextlink and Royal Telephone Company are available

Nextlink and Royal Telephone Company have distinct coverage footprints across the United States. Our interactive map shows exactly where each provider offers service and where they overlap, helping you understand your options.

Nextlink currently offers internet service in 5,036 cities and 498 counties across 12 states, reaching approximately 11,613,400 residents. Their service area includes major markets like Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; and Omaha, NE. By comparison, Royal Telephone Company serves 1,026 residents in 10 cities and 2 counties in 1 state, with a presence in population centers such as Royal, IA; Fostoria, IA; and Moneta, IA.

Each provider’s own page has its full coverage map, county by county: Nextlink coverage map and Royal Telephone Company coverage map.

Availability changes from one street to the next. Check your address to see whether Nextlink, Royal Telephone Company or both are offered at your home.

Nextlink vs. Royal Telephone Company Speeds and Technology

Nextlink and Royal Telephone Company utilize different network technologies to deliver internet service, resulting in varying speed capabilities across their service areas.

In terms of potential speeds across the country, Royal Telephone Company offers higher overall speeds, with speeds for most covered areas averaging 1,000 Mbps compared to Nextlink’s average speed of 527 Mbps.

The availability of each provider’s fastest technology varies significantly by location. Nextlink’s premium Fiber service reaches 2.4% of their coverage area. Meanwhile, Royal Telephone Company’s top-tier Fiber is available to 100.0% of their footprint. Even within the same technology type, speed offerings can vary based on local infrastructure investments.

Nextlink vs. Royal Telephone Company Plans and Prices

Below are the current internet plans and pricing details for Nextlink, drawn from our independently maintained pricing database. The source and verification date for each provider's plans are noted beneath the table. Unfortunately, Royal Telephone Company has not complied with FCC requirements to provide their broadband label data, limiting transparency and the ability for consumers to make direct comparisons.

If you represent Royal Telephone Company, getting listed is simple: publish your machine-readable broadband label file, or send your current plan lineup through our contact page, and your plans will appear here shortly after verification.

Most households with 3-5 users need download speeds of at least 100 Mbps for smooth streaming, video conferencing, and everyday internet usage. Larger households or those with heavy users (gamers, 4K streamers, or remote workers) should consider plans with speeds of 300 Mbps or more for optimal performance.

Any prices listed are the base service rates and may not include additional charges such as equipment fees, installation costs, or other service-related expenses. For a comprehensive view of all potential charges, refer to our Fees & Details section below.

Nextlink vs. Royal Telephone Company Customer Ratings and Reviews

Compare how real customers rate Nextlink and Royal Telephone Company based on our comprehensive database of verified customer reviews across all service types.

Fees vary by plan and location. The fees shown apply to most plans; check with the provider for costs specific to your plan.

When comparing internet providers, remember that advertised prices rarely tell the complete story. Equipment fees alone can add $10-15 per month to your bill, while installation charges, early termination fees, and data overage penalties can significantly increase your total cost of service. Consider these additional costs alongside monthly rates when determining which provider offers the better value for your specific needs.

Nextlink vs. Royal Telephone Company Pros and Cons

Nextlink

From 12 written customer reviews on ISP Reports and our plan data.

Pros

• Fast speeds: praised in 3 of 12 written reviews. "Our internet speed has always been very good"
• Available to more people: 11.6 million in 12 states, vs 1,026.

Cons

• Outages and drops: a complaint in 8 of 12 written reviews. "My internet has been down for an entire week"
• Poor customer service: a complaint in 6 of 12 written reviews. "No one has called or come by to get it fixed"

Royal Telephone Company

No written reviews yet; these lines come from our data.

Pros

• Faster where both are offered: the faster top speed for 79% of those homes.
• Mostly fiber: 100% of the homes it serves, vs 2.4% for Nextlink.

Cons

Nextlink vs. Royal Telephone Company Top Cities

Nextlink serves 5,036 cities while Royal Telephone Company is available in 10 cities nationwide. The tables below highlight their largest markets and areas where customers can choose between both providers.