11 Best Internet Providers in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
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| Cripple Creek ISP Report Card | A | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,300 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 | |
| Real Cripple Creek Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Cripple Creek has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cripple Creek.
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Cripple Creek has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cripple Creek.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Cripple Creek ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in Cripple Creek based on Lincoln customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cripple Creek, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 99.85% of the neighborhood.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cripple Creek, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Cripple Creek
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cripple Creek Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Cripple Creek Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (2) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 22 reviews from Lincoln internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Cripple Creek residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Allo wins for second-place in Lincoln, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Cripple Creek.
At a national level, based on 3854 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Allo is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.39 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cripple Creek?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the neighborhood, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cripple Creek?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Allo should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cripple Creek
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Allo | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| BIG RED Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cripple Creek
| ISP / Tech Type | Cripple Creek Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (2) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Cripple Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Allo. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Cripple Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cripple Creek?
Lincoln customers rate Allo as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Allo received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cripple Creek customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cripple Creek
| ISP / Tech Type | Cripple Creek Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Allo | (2) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Cripple Creek Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Cripple Creek below, including the metrics used and how Cripple Creek compares to the rest of Lincoln and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cripple Creek that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 100.00% | 95.80% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,300 Mbps | 2,270 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Cripple Creek. | 10.0 | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 14% | 10% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 99% | 97% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 96% | 93% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 90% | 82% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 90% | 85% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Cripple Creek ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Cripple Creek is A, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cripple Creek is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cripple Creek have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Cripple Creek ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
96% of Cripple Creek households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 90% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 90% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 90% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Cripple Creek residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Cripple Creek?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
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- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Cripple Creek Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cripple Creek is 2.5, which is larger than the Lincoln average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cripple Creek's average household income is $105,650 which is much higher than the Lincoln average of $79,990 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Cripple Creek also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Lincoln average of 22%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 10% of residents in Lincoln who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Cripple Creek has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Cripple Creek households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cripple Creek?
Allo Fiber in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
Allo offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, Allo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
Windstream offers Fiber service to 27.4% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cripple Creek?
Spectrum Cable in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cripple Creek?
Windstream DSL in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
Windstream offers DSL service to 97.0% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 145 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cripple Creek from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cripple Creek?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 499 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.7% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Cripple Creek, Lincoln, NE
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.0% of Cripple Creek homes. Across the neighborhood, BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Cripple Creek?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Cripple Creek is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Allo. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cripple Creek is Allo.
- Nextlink, HughesNet, Allo, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Cripple Creek, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Cripple Creek compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Cripple Creek stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Cripple Creek's A ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
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