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Internet Providers in Riverton, Nebraska

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Home Internet in Riverton, NE

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.5%
  • 3. Glenwood Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.5%
  • Great Plains
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Riverton, NE

Viasat Internet provides satellite service to all of Riverton, Nebraska. It ensures 100% coverage, making internet accessible to every household. However, with a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps and a starting price of $69.99 per month, it may not offer the best value compared to other options.

HughesNet covers 99.50% of Riverton with its satellite connection. It delivers higher speeds, reaching up to 100 Mbps, and starts at a more affordable $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet a more cost-effective choice for many residents.

Starlink matches Viasat's 100% coverage but leads in speed, offering up to 220 Mbps. Its services start at $120 per month. Despite the higher cost, it provides the fastest satellite internet in the area.

Riverton's reliance on satellite internet stems from the lack of DSL, fiber, or fixed wireless options. This situation ensures that satellite providers dominate the market, guaranteeing coverage for all residents.

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
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Glenwood Telephone
  • Great Plains
7.5%

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Provider Connection Types in Riverton, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Riverton, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.16%

List of Internet Providers in Riverton, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone Fiber 1 Gbps
Great Plains Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Riverton, 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Glenwood Telephone $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Great Plains Communications $90.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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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