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Internet Providers in Ames, Nebraska

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Home Internet in Ames, NE
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Great Plains
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Cox
    • Stealth Broadband
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.8%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 76.6%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.8%
  • 7. Great Plains
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 9%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 13.7%
  • Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 26.8%
  • Stealth Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 24%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ames, NE

In Ames, Nebraska, Viasat Internet offers a strong option for residents, with its satellite connection covering 100% of the community. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps and a starting price of $99.99 per month, Viasat supports streaming, gaming, and remote work. This universal coverage ensures every household can stay connected, making it a dependable choice.

HughesNet provides another reliable choice. Also using a satellite connection with 100% coverage, HughesNet offers maximum download speeds of up to 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. While slower than Viasat, HughesNet's lower cost appeals to budget-conscious users.

Cox presents an alternative with impressive speeds. Though its fiber internet covers only 26.8% of Ames, it delivers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, starting at just $30 per month. Despite its limited reach, Cox offers high performance where available.

Overall, Ames has diverse internet options: 100% satellite coverage, 84% fixed wireless, 11% DSL, and 10% cable. Residents can choose based on their specific needs and budgets.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
13.74%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Stealth Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Great Plains
  • Cox
26.840000000000003%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Ames, Nebraska

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Provider Connection Types in Ames, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ames, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.459999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.91%

Internet Providers in Ames, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Great Plains Communications $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Stealth Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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