Nextlink Internet Review

Nextlink’s speeds: What’s best for you?

You have a lot of options when it comes to Nextlink plans, depending on which ones are available in your area. Its speeds range from 25Mbps, which is the threshold for broadband internet, to 2,000Mbps gigabit fiber connections. Not all households need the highest speeds available in their area, so if you’re not sure, we’ve got the tools to help you find out how much speed you need.

Fiber plans are the best plans Nextlink offers. We like fiber because it offers high download speeds and equally fast upload speeds. It’s also more reliable than a wireless connection, which can be affected by things like the weather. Still, when it comes to wireless connections, it’s hard to beat speeds like those offered by Nextlink.

Our favorite plan: Next300 Enhanced Fixed Wireless. This isn’t the fastest wireless plan that Nextlink offers, but it provides more than enough speed for most online activities, including HD streaming, while saving you some money on your monthly bill.

For those fortunate enough to live in one of the communities where Nextlink offers fiber service, you can get the Next500 Fiber plan for even cheaper, with the added reliability and symmetrical upload speeds you get with a fiber optic connection. And for those with a need for speed, Nextlink’s gigabit plan is fairly reasonably priced, even when compared with nationwide providers.

Nextlink has no data caps and we think that’s great. Most wired providers are moving away from restricting their customers’ data, so it’s encouraging to see a wireless provider with the reliable logistics needed to follow that same trend.

Nextlink internet fees

Since Nextlink uses a variety of technologies to connect its customers, equipment fees vary somewhat, but are generally on the low side as far as monthly cost. It does come with a pretty hefty installation fee, as fixed wireless connections require a large exterior antenna mounted on your home, so that upfront cost might deter some potential customers. And as always, early termination fees are terrible.

Is Nextlink Internet right for you?

Nextlink Internet offers incredibly fast wireless connections, which are perfect for those in more remote rural areas that don’t have access to wired connections. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something that’s faster and cheaper than satellite.

And if you’re in an area covered by Nextlink’s fiber network, that’s an even better option, though make sure to check to see if there are other fiber providers in your area as well.

Our HighSpeedInternet.com editorial team bases our analyses on customer input from our annual customer satisfaction survey, results from our speed test tool, and proprietary internet provider data on speeds and pricing. To strengthen our research, we look closely at provider contracts to get hard-to-find information on price hikes, data caps, and extra fees, and we keep tabs on the latest news reports and online reviews. When applicable, we also rely on our personal experiences testing these services.