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Home Internet in Friend, NE
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Mint Mobile
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • Diode
    • Rise Broadband
    • Zito Media
    • GigFire
    • UScellular
    • Big Red Communications
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 88.5%
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    (844) 918-3658
  • 3. Mint Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 87.5%
    LIMITED TIME OFFER
    Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
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  • 4. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 96.8%
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    (855) 408-8586
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 87.7%
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    (855) 758-6392
  • Diode
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.1%
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  • 7. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.8%
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  • 8. Zito Media
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 59.7%
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  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.5%
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  • 10. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.6%
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  • Big Red Communications
    Speeds Up To
    200 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.4%
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  • 12. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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    (844) 523-4009
  • 13. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Friend, NE

In Friend, Nebraska, Kinetic by Windstream sets the standard for internet service. It offers DSL and fiber connections with maximum download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Covering 70.20% of the city, its plans start at $39.99 per month, making it both fast and affordable. The combination of speed, price, and coverage makes it a reliable choice for residents. Viasat Internet and HughesNet stand as solid alternatives. Viasat uses satellite connections, ensuring 100% coverage in Friend. This is especially useful where wired connections fall short. Still, its maximum download speed of 12 Mbps and starting price of $69.99 per month may not appeal to users needing more speed. HughesNet also offers 100% coverage with a better maximum speed of 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. Despite full coverage from Viasat and HughesNet, Kinetic by Windstream's faster speeds and lower pricing offer better value where available.

In Friend, Nebraska, Kinetic by Windstream sets the standard for internet service. It offers DSL and fiber connections with maximum download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Covering 70.20% of the city, its plans start at $39.99 per month, making it both fast and affordable. The combination of speed, price, and coverage makes it a reliable choice for residents.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet stand as solid alternatives. Viasat uses satellite connections, ensuring 100% coverage in Friend. This is especially useful where wired connections fall short. Still, its maximum download speed of 12 Mbps and starting price of $69.99 per month may not appeal to users needing more speed. HughesNet also offers 100% coverage with a better maximum speed of 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. Despite full coverage from Viasat and HughesNet, Kinetic by Windstream's faster speeds and lower pricing offer better value where available.

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
  • Viasat
  • Diode
  • UScellular
 100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Mint Mobile
  • Rise Broadband
  • GigFire
  • Big Red Communications
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic
  • XNET WiFi
  • Zito Media
 96.78%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Friend, Nebraska

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Friend, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Friend, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 68.56%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 61.32%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 54.08%

Internet Providers in Friend, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Mint Mobile $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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Kinetic $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
(855) 408-8586
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 758-6392
Diode Communications $41/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Rise Broadband $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Zito Media $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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GigFire $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Big Red Communications $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Starlink $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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