In Lincoln County there are 2 residential internet providers covering 1.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 39 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.
2 Internet Service Providers in Lincoln County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lincoln County are not shown.
Lincoln County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Lincoln County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 1.31% of Lincoln County. 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 Lincoln Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Lincoln County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Lincoln County.
How fast are internet speeds in Lincoln County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lincoln County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln County home can get up to 39 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Lincoln County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lincoln County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln County you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Lincoln County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 98.69% of Lincoln County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lincoln County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lincoln County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lincoln County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Lincoln County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Lincoln County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln County, along with details on where in Lincoln County and at what speeds.
Lincoln Communications DSL in Lincoln County, NV
Lincoln Communications DSL coverage
About 1.29%, or 69 people, have Lincoln Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Lincoln County area. Lincoln Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Lincoln Communications DSL download speeds
Lincoln Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Lincoln Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Lincoln Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 55.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 44.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lincoln Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Lincoln Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Lincoln Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln County DSL providers. Lincoln Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Lincoln Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 55.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lincoln Communications Fixed Wireless in Lincoln County, NV
Lincoln Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.29%, or 69 people, have Lincoln Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Lincoln County area. Lincoln Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln County.
Lincoln Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Lincoln Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Lincoln Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln County. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln County can order from Lincoln Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lincoln County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lincoln Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lincoln County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Lincoln Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Lincoln Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln County fixed wireless providers. Lincoln Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lincoln County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lincoln County compare to the rest of Nevada?
Internet speeds in Lincoln County are slower versus the average speeds in Nevada: 932 Mbps in Nevada versus 39 Mbps in the county. The state has far less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nevada is 99.27% versus 1.31% in Lincoln County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Washington County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Iron County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nye County, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- White Pine County, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beaver County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kane County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Millard County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Esmeralda County, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Piute County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Morrill County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Republic County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hot Springs County, WY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pershing County, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ouray County, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garza County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dillingham Census Area, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crane County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds