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Cox Communications
100% available in Omaha
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

Nextlink Internet
20% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
ispMint
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
5Mbps
Rise Broadband
99% available in Omaha
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(75)
Link not provided
Rural Roam
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
Cox Communications
100% available in Omaha
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

Nextlink Internet
20% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Rise Broadband
99% available in Omaha
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(75)
Link not provided
Rural Roam
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
OPTK Networks
57% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Omaha
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
Zayo Group
32% available in Omaha
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Unite Private Networks
26% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Mint
Available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Cox Mobile
100% available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
Cox Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Save big by switching to Cox Mobile and bringing your own device. A Cox internet plan is required for Cox Mobile.

Verizon Wireless
74% available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
74% available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Which internet providers in Omaha are the cheapest?

Mediacom has the cheapest internet plan in Omaha, with speeds up to 100 Mbps for just $19.99 per month. You can’t beat the price, and it increases only by $10 after the first 12 months. By comparison, the 100 Mbps cable internet plan from Cox Communications sets you back $49.99 each month, but it’s far more widely available in Omaha than Mediacom. For double the speed, Quantum Fiber offers a 200 Mbps plan for only $30.00 per month. 

If you want gigabit speeds, CenturyLink and Quantum Communications have fiber internet for $70.00 per month, which is an excellent price compared to Cox ($99.99) and Mediacom ($129.99 after 12 months) cable internet. Plus, fiber has symmetrical speeds and better reliability than cable internet (if you can get it).

ProviderPriceSpeedRating*View on provider site
Mediacom$19.99–$59.99/mo.100–1,000Mbps3.3View Plans
CenturyLink$50.00–$65.00/mo.‡§||#100–940Mbps3.6View Plans
Cox Communications$49.99–$149.99/mo.**††100–2,000Mbps3.7View Plans
Quantum Communications$49.00–$65.00/mo.200–940MbpsN/AView Plans
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Internet Deals and Promotions in Omaha, NE

ProviderAvailable DealView on Provider’s Site
CenturyLink
  • Get $100 for you and a friend when you refer them to CenturyLink. Plus, get a $10 donation to your choice of charity.

  • Get free installation when you sign up for a fiber internet plan with 940Mbps speeds.
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    Cox Communications
    • Save $15 per month when you bundle internet service with Cox Mobile.
    • Get free Panoramic Wi-Fi equipment for one year with a plan of 100Mbps or enjoy it free for two years with a plan of 250Mbps or faster.
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    Mediacom Get a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system included for free for one year.Get the Deal
    Rise BroadbandGet flexible packages with unlimited data options and free installation, plus $10 off per month when you order by Nov. 29, 2024.
    Hughesnet
  • Get a gift card worth $100 when you sign up for a Hughesnet home internet plan by Nov. 29.

  • Save up to $25 every month in your first year of service.

  • Get free professional installation, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection.
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    Viasat Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan.Get the Deal

    Which internet providers in Omaha are the fastest?

    All landline internet providers in Omaha top out at 1,000 Mbps, but we suggest fiber if you can get it. Fiber has equal upload and download speeds, better reliability, and lower latency than cable internet. Quantum Communications and CenturyLink provide the fastest fiber internet for the same price, so you can’t go wrong with either one.

    Mediacom’s gigabit cable internet plan is cheap for the first 12 months, but the price increases to $129.99 after that. Cox Communications is your only other cable internet alternative at $99.99 per month for gigabit speeds—with no price hikes like Mediacom.

    ProviderTypeSpeedRating*View on provider site
    Quantum CommunicationsFiberUp to 940MbpsN/AView Plans
    CenturyLinkDSL, fiberUp to 940Mbps3.6View Plans
    Cox CommunicationsCableUp to 2,000Mbps3.7View Plans
    MediacomCableUp to 1,000Mbps3.3View Plans

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    Which internet providers have fiber in Omaha?

    Quantum Communications and CenturyLink are the only fiber internet providers in Omaha. You can’t go wrong with either one—both offer identical plans at identical prices. Quantum Fiber has less availability than CenturyLink in Omaha, though.

    Of the two, CenturyLink is the only provider ranked in our annual customer satisfaction survey. It scored last out of 12 on our list for overall satisfaction and remained last for speed and reliability satisfaction. Its best score was 9th out of 12 for price satisfaction. But our data did show fiber customers were much happier with their CenturyLink service than DSL users.

    ProviderSpeedRating*View on provider site
    Quantum Communications200–940MbpsN/AView Plans
    CenturyLink200–940Mbps3.6View Plans

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    Omaha residential internet coverage

    Omaha residents have plenty of fast internet available, with 98% of the area receiving broadband speeds of at least 25 Mbps. Unfortunately, there are only a couple of big providers that offer wide coverage around the city, so the choice is more limited than in other parts of the country.

    CenturyLink is one of the fastest internet providers in Omaha with fiber internet reaching up to 940 Mbps. CenturyLink also has DSL internet if fiber isn’t in your area, but the maximum download speed is just 100 Mbps.

    Cox Communications provides cable internet, which is a good alternative if fiber isn’t in your area. The maximum download speed matches CenturyLink’s fiber at 940 Mbps, but cable internet doesn’t have symmetrical speeds like fiber, so your uploads will be far slower than your downloads.

    Mediacom is another cable internet provider in the area, but its availability is limited. The maximum download speed you’ll see is 100 Mbps.

    Hughesnet and Viasat are available everywhere in the Omaha area (and the rest of the US) if you prefer your internet to come from space. Viasat is your fastest satellite provider with speeds up to 150 Mbps.

    Highest-rated internet service providers in Omaha

    Cox Communications is your best-rated national internet provider in Omaha based on our latest customer satisfaction survey. It ranks sixth out of 15 providers for overall satisfaction, surpassing local rivals CenturyLink and Mediacom. It ranks fifth in customer service, speed, and reliability, making it one of the most well-rounded and dependable providers you can find. Cox offers mainly cable and some fiber if you can find it.

    CenturyLink also provides fiber internet, but it doesn’t rank quite as well in our survey, placing it in the bottom half of every category except for price. There, it ranks fifth out of the 15 internet providers in our survey.

    Mediacom is another cable internet provider in the area, and it also ranks within the bottom half of each category. Its best ranking is in speed, while its lowest ranking is in price satisfaction. Mediacom has impressive introductory prices, but its post-promotional pricing can double your monthly cost, depending on the plan.

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    Summary of Omaha internet providers

    Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
    Cox Communications Cable & Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
    Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
    Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
    Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
    Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
    ispMint 5G Home 5 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for ispMint
    Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5
    Rural Roam LTE Home 99 Mbps N/A View Plans for Rural Roam

    Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

    Technology Type

    DSL:

    DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

    Cable:

    Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

    Satellite:

    Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

    Fiber:

    Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

    Customer reviews of internet providers in Omaha

    CenturyLink

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    Michael F | 06-21-2024

    Technician was absolutely amazing, very professional, nice personality. It was quite the messy because lot of phone wiring was wrong. Due to his vast experience and patience you couldn't have a more outstanding individual. He was very personable. Thank you for having such an outstanding employee.

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    FiberFirst

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    Alan G | 06-15-2024

    So bad that I didn't even get to experience the internet. Set up an installation date. They did prelim work by running the cable to the back of the house and putting a box on. Then on the day of installation, I get a phone call saying they can't install because they didn't have access prior to the install. So, that's a lie. I've been on the phone for 3.5 hours to tell them to forget the installation. I am still on the line as I type this. WORST SERVICE EVER!!!

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    Cox Communications

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    Tricia B | 06-08-2024

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    Cox no longer manages their email. They dumped us into Yahoo and there is NO actual assistance if you have issues. I used to be tech support but even I can't get it to work and can't get any help from Yahoo unless I PAY them.

    Was this review helpful? Yes 8 No 1

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