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Internet Providers in Sterling, Nebraska

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  • Provider
    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Diode
    • Zito Media
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Big Red Communications
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Sterling, NE

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 47.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Diode
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.5%
  • 5. Zito Media
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 39.4%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.3%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52%
  • 8. Big Red Communications
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.1%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41%

Best Internet Providers in Sterling, NE

If you're a Sterling, Nebraska resident, Windstream could be your go-to option for internet service. Covering 46% of the village, it provides a DSL connection with a peak download speed of 200 Mbps. You can depend on this robust internet service for work, communication, or leisure. Its plans are affordable too, starting at $39.99 per month.

On the other hand, you might want to consider Viasat Internet. It offers 100% satellite connection availability across Sterling, ensuring all residents can access their internet services. Its maximum download speed of 10 Mbps might fall short when compared to Windstream, but the broad coverage compensates for it. Viasat plans start at just $49.99 per month.

In Sterling, the internet coverage consists of a varied mix — DSL and cable each stake a 46% presence, while fixed wireless covers a massive 98%. Satellite connections ensure complete coverage, thanks to Viasat. Hence, whether it's Windstream or Viasat, Sterling's residents are likely to find a plan that caters to their needs efficiently.

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
  • Always ON
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Zito Media
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Big Red Communications
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
47.839999999999996%

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Provider Connection Types in Sterling, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sterling, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
46.42%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
46.28%

List of Internet Providers in Sterling, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Diode Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Zito Media Cable 100 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Big Red Communications Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sterling, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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
Zito Media $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Big Red Communications $39.99/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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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