12 Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, NE
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Lincoln ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,270 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Lincoln Customer Ratings | 16 |
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 12 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 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 12 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lincoln, NE 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, NE?
Allo is the highest-rated internet provider in Lincoln based on 20 Nebraska customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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, Nebraska, 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 | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allo | (7) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream |  (2) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink |  (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (2) | (924) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 20 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Allo is the best internet service provider for Lincoln residents. Allo was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in Lincoln.
At a national level, based on 3878 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 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?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Lincoln, the fastest internet in the city comes from Allo.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Allo | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| BIG RED Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (7) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (2) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lincoln ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Allo. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Lincoln. 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.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Allo. This indicates Allo reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln?
Nebraska customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Allo is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lincoln customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lincoln, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Allo | (7) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (2) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink |  (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 |
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 Nebraska and nation.
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Lincoln | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lincoln that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 95.80% | 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. | 2,270 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. | 9.3 | 7.7 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 97% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 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. | 82% | 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. | 85% | 76% | 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 A-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lincoln is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lincoln have done a good 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.
93% of Lincoln households have an internet connection despite having 97.28% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% 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: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 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 2.4, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lincoln's average household income is $79,990 which is higher than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and 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.
Lincoln also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lincoln households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% 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?
Allo Fiber in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Allo offers Fiber service to 95.4% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Allo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 29.0% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
Spectrum Cable in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 94.8% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
Windstream DSL in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
114 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 91.2% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 114 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 31 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lincoln from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% 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 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% 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
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
441 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 441 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 91 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.3% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Lincoln, NE
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 102 Mbps throughout the city.
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 Allo.
- The fastest internet provider should be Allo. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Allo may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lincoln is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Allo 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 A- ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 96 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Nebraska
Customer Reviews
Brooke P.
Windstream Fiber
December 07, 2025 This is our first time using fiber internet. Previously, we used a cable modem. We switched because of a better price offer for the first 12 months and did not notice a substntial difference between the two modes of internet.
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Ashlyn R
Allo Fiber
May 04, 2025 I honestly do really like Allo a lot. They are local to the Nebraska community and provide high-quality internet for a good price. Mine is provided through my apartment and I have never had any issues with it. Overall, I would give my internet experience a 9/10.
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A Lincoln, NE Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
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A Lincoln, NE Customer
bloom-broadband Cable
January 14, 2024 Bloom Broadband is provided via a private contract to apartment complexes owned by a single parent company. Tenants at these apartment complexes are required to use the services provided by Bloom Broadband—they are not offered a separate choice for wired internet service. Tenants are allowed to select from one of several tiers, and the prices increase incrementally based on the speed desired and the data limit. This cost is added to the tenant's monthly rent.
A middle-grade package is going to add $60 to your rent; however, this price has been slowly climbing. You are required to bring your own—and then register your—modem, meaning that if you replace it you are unable to use it until you call the company and give them information about the modem. This is also the case if you use a splitter to have access to more wired connection slots. A minor inconvenience.
Because the service is only for tenants under a specific apartment company, customer service is quite easy to access via phone and get resolution. The service is rarely down, and is overall quite stable.
The primary downside is that Bloom Broadband enforces data limits, and you are charged per megabyte over this limit. While the limits are generous for general usage, hosting servers and the like with high data-usage requirements is likely going to push you over, and you will be charged a very significant amount of money. But for gaming, streaming, and general technology use, you'll likely never get close to the limit (for the middle-grade package, the limit is 1.5 terabytes).
All in all, I don't have a choice in whether I want to use it, and I would prefer to have a service that allows me to bundle other services such as TV that would result in an overall lower price, but given the circumstances, it does what I need it to do and does that task well.
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Macy B
WhiteSky Fiber
December 24, 2023 I feel like the speeds are better at my apartment than at my parent's house, and they pay a lot more for their internet. Internet is included in my lease so I'm not sure exactly what the price is. However, I do have a higher rent than most people in my city since I live in a nice downtown apartment with a lot of amenities. I've lived here almost a year now and it's only gone down once or twice. I don't notice any specific websites or apps slowing down. It's pretty helpful for doing schoolwork on my computer as it's really fast on my laptop. At home, sometimes my phone would work faster than my laptop, but I don't have that issue here.
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