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Internet Providers in Omaha, NE

Over 6,324 people in Omaha 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

88.3% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

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

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Windstream

0.61% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#4

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#5

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#6

Cox

80.44% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2648)

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Take the Cox challenge. The Difference is Clear.

#7

Viasat

9.85% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#8

HughesNet

11.34% 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 Omaha, 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 Omaha

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Omaha, 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 Omaha, you will see speed tiers from 10 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Windstream is a solid choice in Omaha, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Omaha and can support most households with speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting at $39.99/mo.

CenturyLink offers 5G home internet plans starting at $39.95/mo, and delivers speeds from 10 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Omaha.

What is the fastest internet provider in Omaha?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Omaha, 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%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps0.61%
Quantum FiberFiber2 Gbps2 Gbps75.12%
CoxCable / Television1 Gbps35 Mbps80.44%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone940 Mbps940 Mbps88.30%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps9.85%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps11.34%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Omaha?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Omaha starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Cox$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1.28 TB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Omaha?

Omaha has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

29.35%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

78.06%

Most widely available wired option. Windstream covers 0.61%, Cox covers 80.44%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

77.18%

CenturyLink, max 940 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

98.34%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 88.30%. 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 Omaha residents.

Omaha, NE - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Omaha, NE has a total of 19 internet providers including  11 Fiber providers, 6 Cable providers, 8 DSL providers, 8 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Omaha, NE by Coverage Area

All 19 internet providers serving Omaha by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 10 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Future Technologies20 Mbps5 MbpsFixed Wireless98.09%
2.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber94.61%
3.CenturyLink940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone88.30%
4.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
5.Cox1 Gbps35 MbpsCable / Television80.44%
6.Quantum Fiber2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber75.12%
7.Rise Broadband15 Mbps3 MbpsFixed Wireless61.20%
8.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone11.34%
9.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone9.85%
10.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone0.61%
11.Pinpoint Communications200 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.43%
12.Allo Communications1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL0.26%
13.American Broadband Communications10 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.01%
14.Dalton Telephone Company10 Mbps2 MbpsCable / DSL0.01%
15.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
16.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
17.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
18.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
19.Unite Private Networks~~Fiber~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Omaha?

Yes. Omaha 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.

Provider Program

Cox Communications Connect2Compete

$9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Cox Communications Connect2Compete includes Wi-Fi modem & EasyConnect self-install.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Omaha

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Omaha, 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 19 internet providers in Omaha, NE. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, 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 Omaha, 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 Omaha. 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. Omaha residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Cox Communications Connect2Compete offers $9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. 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 Omaha, 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.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Omaha. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Omaha is 77 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 Omaha, NE.

EarthLink Fiber, CenturyLink, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, Cox, and Quantum Fiber offer internet in Omaha, NE.

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Free wireless internet access points in Omaha

A V Sorenson Branch Library
4808 Cass Street
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-5274
Baright Public Library
5555 South 77th Street
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 331-7636
Benson Branch Library
2918 No. 60th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-4846
Charles B Washington Branch Library
2869 Ames Avenue
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-4849
Eastern Library System
11929 Elm Street, Suite 18
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 330-7884
Florence Branch Library
2920 Bondesson Street
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-5299
Millard Branch Library
13214 Westwood Lane
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-4848
Milton R Abrahams Branch Library
5111 North 90th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-6284
Omaha Public Library
215 S 15th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 444-4800
South Branch Library
2302 M Street
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-4850
W Clarke Swanson Branch Library
9101 West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-4852
W Dale Clark Library
215 So. 15th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-4800
Willa Cather Branch Library
1905 South 44th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 444-4851

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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