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Internet Providers in Wakefield, Nebraska

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • CenturyLink
    • Fastwyre Broadband
    • Viaero Wireless
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Wakefield, NE

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 15.8%
  • 4. Fastwyre Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Cable
    Availability: 51.7%
  • 5. Viaero Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.4%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    200 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.8%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.6%
  • 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: 63.5%

Best Internet Providers in Wakefield, NE

Fastwyre Broadband shines as Wakefield, Nebraska's top internet provider. This service utilizes a dual fixed wireless and cable connection to deliver blistering speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Covering 52% of the city, Fastwyre Broadband caters to a vast majority of Wakefield's residents. Although the starting price remains undisclosed, its high speed and broad coverage present it as a reliable choice for a robust internet service.

But there's competition. Viasat Internet and Hughesnet stand out, each boasting a unique set of strengths as satellite service providers. Viasat Internet impresses with its full coverage of Wakefield and offers up to 50 Mbps download speeds. Priced at $49.99 per month, Viasat makes ordinary internet tasks like browsing and streaming a breeze. Not to be outdone, Hughesnet takes pride in its 100% coverage of Wakefield. While it provides slower download speeds capped at 25 Mbps, it equals Viasat's price point at $49.99 per month, providing residents with affordable, omnipresent internet services. Both providers serve as commendable alternatives to Fastwyre Broadband.

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
  • Viaero Wireless
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
64.56%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Fastwyre Broadband
51.71%

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Provider Connection Types in Wakefield, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Wakefield, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
14.99%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
51.71%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
2.25%

List of Internet Providers in Wakefield, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Fastwyre Broadband Fixed Wireless, Cable 1 Gbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 200 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Wakefield, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Viaero Wireless $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 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
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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