In 68838 there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 72 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

7 Internet Service Providers in 68838

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

87.38%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) | Fiber

Availability:

7.64%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) | DSL

Availability:

7.64%

Avg. Speed:

5.0 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

Hamilton.net | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

88.70%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Prairie Hills Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

47.84%

Avg. Speed:

110 Mbps

Viaero Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.66%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 68838 are not shown.

 

68838 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 68838 is internet available?

68838, NE map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of 68838. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is US Cellular. Call one of the companies with service in 68838 above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in 68838.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 68838?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 68838.

68838, NE map of local internet speeds

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The average 68838 home can get up to 72 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 110 Mbps, which 47.84% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 68838.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of 68838, and slower in the west areas of the zip.

 

What type of internet should I choose in 68838?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 68838 you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.65% of 68838 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 25.25%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 70.10%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 68838 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 68838

68838, NE map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the 68838 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 68838 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

68838 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 68838 homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 68838 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 68838 needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 68838, along with details on where in 68838 and at what speeds.

Centurylink DSL in 68838, NE

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 87.38%, or 263 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 68838 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 68838.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 68838. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 68838. The fastest plan anyone in 68838 can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 68838 customers is up to 30 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 68838. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 70.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In 68838 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 68838 DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 68838 is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.

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Centurylink's 68838 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 70.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 20.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) Fiber in 68838, NE

Hamilton Telecommunications fiber coverage

About 7.64%, or 23 people, have Hamilton Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, northwest, southeast, southwest, and north 68838 area. Hamilton Telecommunications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 68838.

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) fiber download speeds

Hamilton Telecommunications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 68838. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hamilton Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 68838. The fastest plan anyone in 68838 can order from Hamilton Telecommunications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all 68838 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) customers in 68838. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) fiber upload speeds

In 68838 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hamilton Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton Telecommunications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 68838 fiber providers. Hamilton Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 68838 is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Hamilton Telecommunications's 68838 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL in 68838, NE

Hamilton Telecommunications DSL coverage

About 7.64%, or 23 people, have Hamilton Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, northwest, southeast, southwest, and north 68838 area. Hamilton Telecommunications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 68838.

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL download speeds

Hamilton Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 68838. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hamilton Telecommunications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 68838. The fastest plan anyone in 68838 can order from Hamilton Telecommunications goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and all 68838 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) customers in 68838. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL upload speeds

In 68838 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hamilton Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 68838 DSL providers. Hamilton Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 68838 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Hamilton Telecommunications's 68838 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 68838, NE

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 301 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 68838 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 68838.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 68838. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 68838. The fastest plan anyone in 68838 can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all 68838 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 68838. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 68838 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 68838 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 68838 is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's 68838 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Hamilton.net Fixed Wireless in 68838, NE

Hamilton.net fixed wireless coverage

About 88.70%, or 267 people, have Hamilton.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, south, north, central, southeast, southwest, northwest, and northeast 68838 area. Hamilton.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 68838.

 

Hamilton.net fixed wireless download speeds

Hamilton.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 68838. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hamilton.net fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 68838. The fastest plan anyone in 68838 can order from Hamilton.net goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 68838 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hamilton.net customers in 68838. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Hamilton.net fixed wireless upload speeds

In 68838 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hamilton.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 68838 fixed wireless providers. Hamilton.net offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 68838 is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Hamilton.net's 68838 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless in 68838, NE

Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 47.84%, or 144 people, have Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, south, southeast, north, central, southwest, and northwest 68838 area. Prairie Hills Wireless is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 68838.

 

Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Prairie Hills Wireless is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 68838. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 68838. The fastest plan anyone in 68838 can order from Prairie Hills Wireless goes up to 110 Mbps, and all 68838 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Prairie Hills Wireless customers in 68838. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 110.0 Mbps

 

Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In 68838 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Prairie Hills Wireless is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 68838 fixed wireless providers. Prairie Hills Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 68838 is up to 110 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Prairie Hills Wireless's 68838 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 110.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in 68838, NE

Viaero Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 2.66%, or 8 people, have Viaero Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east and southwest 68838 area. Viaero Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 68838.

 

Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Viaero Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 68838. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 68838. The fastest plan anyone in 68838 can order from Viaero Wireless goes up to 15 Mbps, and all 68838 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Viaero Wireless customers in 68838. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In 68838 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Viaero Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Viaero Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 68838 fixed wireless providers. Viaero Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 68838 is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Viaero Wireless's 68838 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

68838 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 68838 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 68838 compare to the rest of Nebraska?

Internet speeds in 68838 are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 811 Mbps in Nebraska versus 72 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 99.92% versus 100.00% in 68838.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 68838 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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What does internet service look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

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