Internet Providers in Oakland, NE

Over 18 people in Oakland found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

94.61% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

CenturyLink

76.14% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

40 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Viasat

97.43% availability
Viasat logo

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#4

HughesNet

99.23% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Oakland, NE

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Oakland

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Oakland, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Oakland, you will see speed tiers from 4 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$50/mo range.

American Broadband Communications is a solid choice in Oakland, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Oakland and can support most households with speeds up to 25 Mbps and plans starting at N/A/mo.

CenturyLink offers 5G home internet plans starting at $50/mo, and delivers speeds from 4 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Oakland.

What is the fastest internet provider in Oakland?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Oakland, NE, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 94.61% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps94.61%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.43%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps99.23%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone40 Mbps40 Mbps76.14%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Oakland?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Oakland starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Viasat offers the next lowest price at $49.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 40 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Oakland?

Oakland has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Cable

99.93%

Most widely available wired option. American Broadband Communications covers 100.00%, Huntel Communications covers 99.93%. Up to 5 Mbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

76.14%

CenturyLink, max 40 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

100.00%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 76.14%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Oakland residents.

Oakland, NE - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Oakland, NE has a total of 9 internet providers including  2 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers, 4 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Oakland, NE by Coverage Area

All 9 internet providers serving Oakland by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 5 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.American Broadband Communications5 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless100.00%
2.Skywave Wireless4 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless100.00%
3.Huntel Communications25 Mbps3 MbpsFiber / Cable99.93%
4.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone99.23%
5.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.43%
6.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber94.61%
7.CenturyLink40 Mbps40 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone76.14%
8.WesTel Systems20 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / DSL0.66%
9.Future Technologies20 Mbps5 MbpsFixed Wireless0.35%

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Oakland?

Yes. Oakland residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Oakland, NE, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 9 internet providers in Oakland, NE. Residents have a variety of service options, including cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Oakland, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Oakland. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Oakland residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Oakland, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

No, 5G home internet is not available in Oakland. Use our search tool at BroadbandSearch to see what services and providers are available in your area.

The average download speed in Oakland is 20 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Oakland, NE.

HughesNet, Viasat, EarthLink Fiber, and CenturyLink offer internet in Oakland, NE.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 40 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Oakland

Oakland Public Library
110 East 3rd Street
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5113

How We Research Internet Providers

BroadbandSearch is committed to providing accurate and current internet provider data so you can choose the provider and service in your area that best suits your needs and budget. Here is how we source and verify the information we provide:

Data Sources

We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

Reviews

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Updates

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