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What to Expect from Nextlink
Nextlink's fastest available plans reach 5,000 Mbps down / 5,000 Mbps up, and across its footprint typical available speeds are about 488 Mbps down / 212 Mbps up. These are advertised “up to” figures from FCC availability data, so no connection reaches them exactly. Run the test above to see what your own Nextlink line actually delivers.
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Providers available in your area come from our coverage data. "Available up to" is the fastest advertised plan; measured speeds appear once a provider has enough independent tests, otherwise we say "collecting" rather than guess.
Nextlink Speed Reviews
Nextlink has an overall rating of 3.00 out of 5, with a total of 14 reviews and ratings across the United States. Speed ratings by service type include: Fiber: 2.00 stars, Fixed Wireless: not been rated by customers yet. If you'd like to tell others about your experience, you can rate or review Nextlink here.
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For detailed reviews, visit our Nextlink Internet Reviews page.
Top Cities for Nextlink
Nextlink is available in 4,699 cities throughout the country. Here is a list of top cities with Nextlink internet service:
Dallas, TX
- Availability: 43.03%
- Avg. Download Speed: 474 Mbps
Fort Worth, TX
- Availability: 94.24%
- Avg. Download Speed: 524 Mbps
Omaha, NE
- Availability: 56.99%
- Avg. Download Speed: 451 Mbps
Wichita, KS
- Availability: 76.81%
- Avg. Download Speed: 600 Mbps
Oklahoma City, OK
- Availability: 24.57%
- Avg. Download Speed: 424 Mbps
Lincoln, NE
- Availability: 83.79%
- Avg. Download Speed: 442 Mbps
Arlington, TX
- Availability: 51.73%
- Avg. Download Speed: 567 Mbps
Killeen, TX
- Availability: 97.55%
- Avg. Download Speed: 496 Mbps
Austin, TX
- Availability: 6.47%
- Avg. Download Speed: 538 Mbps
Shreveport, LA
- Availability: 62.28%
- Avg. Download Speed: 486 Mbps
Abilene, TX
- Availability: 96.28%
- Avg. Download Speed: 488 Mbps
Waco, TX
- Availability: 94.12%
- Avg. Download Speed: 480 Mbps
College Station, TX
- Availability: 85.28%
- Avg. Download Speed: 574 Mbps
San Angelo, TX
- Availability: 98.28%
- Avg. Download Speed: 500 Mbps
Houston, TX
- Availability: 1.39%
- Avg. Download Speed: 462 Mbps
Nextlink Speed Test FAQ
Why is my Nextlink speed lower than advertised?
Advertised speeds are “up to” peaks measured on an ideal connection. Real-world speed to a neutral point on the open internet runs a few percent lower, and Wi-Fi, older equipment, or peak-hour congestion lower it further. For the truest read of your Nextlink line, test over a wired connection.
How does ISPReports measure Nextlink speeds?
Tests run against the nearest of Cloudflare's edge locations, so the result reflects your access network rather than a server inside Nextlink's own network. We verify each result by network operator, aggregate it as a median (not an average, which a few fast tests would skew), and only publish a provider's measured speeds once enough independent tests exist. We do not accept provider-submitted numbers.
Is Nextlink good for gaming and video calls?
Run the test above. The connection-quality grade reads latency under load and packet loss, which determine whether calls and games stay smooth, beyond the raw download number.