10 Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, CA
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Lincoln ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,236 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real Lincoln Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Lincoln has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln.
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Lincoln has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lincoln, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Lincoln ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln, CA?
DigitalPath is the highest-rated internet provider in Lincoln based on 187 California customer reviews, and DigitalPath has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lincoln
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lincoln Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (9) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 187 reviews from California internet customers, DigitalPath is the best internet service provider for Lincoln residents. DigitalPath was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Fidium Fiber wins for second-place in California, with 4.22 out of 5 stars and 43.1% coverage in Lincoln.
At a national level, based on 2155 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, DigitalPath is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lincoln?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Lincoln?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Fidium Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Succeed.Net 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 Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Succeed.Net | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| DigitalPath | 200 Mbps | ||
| Cal.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (9) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lincoln ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Succeed.Net. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Lincoln. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,648 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Fidium Fiber. This indicates Fidium reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln?
California customers rate Fidium Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Fidium Fiber received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Cal.net is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lincoln customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lincoln, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (9) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lincoln 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 city 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 Lincoln below, including the metrics used and how Lincoln compares to the rest of California and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lincoln that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 66.57% | 56.12% | 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. | 2,236 Mbps | 3,631 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 Lincoln. | 8.5 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.9 | 3.0 | 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. | 20% | 15% | 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. | 98% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 81% | 78% | 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. | 81% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lincoln ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lincoln is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lincoln is high with a score of 83 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lincoln have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lincoln ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
92% of Lincoln households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Lincoln 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 Cities Compare to Lincoln?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lincoln Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lincoln is 2.9, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Lincoln's average household income is $119,332 which is much higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Lincoln also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lincoln has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lincoln households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% 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 Lincoln?
Fidium Fiber in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,301 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 41.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,301 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
30.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,501 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 30.7% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,501 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
30.7%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,501 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 30.7% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,501 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lincoln from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Succeed.Net Fiber in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fiber service to 18.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 8.5% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
Astound Broadband Cable in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 93.3% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
EarthLink DSL in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 79.5% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 79.5% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 7.4% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.5% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lincoln from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
SkyHi Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
52.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
SkyHi Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, SkyHi Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
49.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.1% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.6% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.6% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, CA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.1% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln is DigitalPath.
- The fastest internet provider should be Succeed.Net. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fidium Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lincoln is Fidium.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lincoln 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 Lincoln's B+ ISP Report Card and 83 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100