15 Best Internet Providers in Lincoln County, NE
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Lincoln County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 910 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Lincoln County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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 County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln County.
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Lincoln County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lincoln County, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln County, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Lincoln County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Great Plains Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lincoln County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Great Plains Communications is an option for 5.22% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lincoln County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lincoln County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) |  (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) |  (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 | ||
| Hershey Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 24 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Lincoln County residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Allo wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.22 out of 5 stars and 72.4% coverage in Lincoln County.
At a national level, based on 3930 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 Lincoln County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Lincoln County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Great Plains Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lincoln County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Allo | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Pinpoint Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Consolidated (Nebraska) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ATC Communications (Nebraska) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Hershey Telephone | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 | ||
| Hershey Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lincoln County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Lincoln County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,035 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Great Plains Communications. This indicates Great Plains Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln County?
Nebraska customers rate Great Plains Communications 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.
Great Plains Communications received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Allo is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lincoln County customers with an average price rating of 3.89 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lincoln County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hershey Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lincoln County 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 county 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 County below, including the metrics used and how Lincoln County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lincoln County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 90.97% | 80.93% | 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. | 910 Mbps | 2,206 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 County. | 8.0 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 2.5 | 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. | 4% | 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. | 94% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 90% | 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. | 69% | 75% | 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. | 70% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lincoln County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lincoln County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lincoln County is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lincoln County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lincoln County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
88% of Lincoln County households have an internet connection despite having 99.39% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Lincoln County 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 Counties Compare to Lincoln County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lincoln County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lincoln County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lincoln County's average household income is $69,164 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $84,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Lincoln County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 10% of residents in Nebraska who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lincoln County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lincoln County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% 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 County?
Allo Fiber in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,034 Mbps
Allo offers Fiber service to 72.4% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Allo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,034 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Allo Fiber.
Hershey Telephone Fiber in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Hershey Telephone offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Hershey Telephone Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Consolidated Fiber in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
503 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Consolidated Fiber has speeds up to 503 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Consolidated Fiber. Consolidated Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lincoln County from Consolidated in terms of customer satisfaction.
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,038 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,038 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 Great Plains Communications Fiber. Great Plains Communications Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln County from Great Plains Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Pinpoint Fiber in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Pinpoint Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Spectrum Cable in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 75.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, 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 Lincoln County?
Centurylink DSL in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 80.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Great Plains Communications DSL in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 3.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Consolidated DSL in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) offers DSL service to 2.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Consolidated DSL has speeds up to 19 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 5.0, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the county. Consolidated DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lincoln County from Consolidated in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln County?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
ATC Communications Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, ATC Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
40.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.8% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
40.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.8% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Hershey Telephone Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hershey Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.9% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Hershey Telephone Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NE
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.8% of Lincoln County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lincoln County?
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 County is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Great Plains Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Great Plains Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lincoln County is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lincoln County, 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 County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lincoln County 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 County's B ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100