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Internet providers in Omaha, NE

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1. Cox Communications
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

2. Quantum Fiber
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

Price for Life! Keep your monthly rate for as long as you keep your plan. Terms & conditions apply.

3. Nextlink Internet
76% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
4. Rise Broadband
99% available in Omaha
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
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5. Hughesnet
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

6. Viasat
89% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
7. Rural Roam
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. Cox Communications
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

2. Nextlink Internet
76% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
3. Rise Broadband
99% available in Omaha
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
4. Hughesnet
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

5. Viasat
89% available in Omaha
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Ooma
50% available in Omaha
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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7. Unite Private Networks
26% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
8. Zayo Group
32% available in Omaha
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
9. OPTK Networks
57% available in Omaha
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. Rural Roam
99% available in Omaha
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. Cox Communications
100% available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
Cox Communications
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Limited availability in select areas

2. Mint
Available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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3. Visible
Available in Omaha
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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

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

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

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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?

Xtream Powered by 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
Xtream Powered by Mediacom$19.99–$59.99/mo.100–1,000Mbps3.3
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 If you refer a new customer to CenturyLink services and they sign up, you and the new customer will both get a reward of up to $100.Get the Deal
Cox Communications Get free Panoramic wifi equipment rental for 24 mos with the purchase of any Cox internet plan.Get the Deal
Xtream Powered by MediacomGet installation for free when you order the 360 Internet or Smart Internet package with your internet plan.
Rise BroadbandGet an internet plan for as low as $25 a month for 12 months—no annual contract required.
Hughesnet Get a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate when you order a new unlimited data plan from Hughesnet. Terms apply and offer expires 2/29/24.Get the Deal
Viasat Get free installation 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 Xtream Powered by 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
Xtream Powered by MediacomCableUp to 1,000Mbps3.3

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the best home internet service in Omaha?

Cox Communications offers the overall best high-speed internet for your home in Omaha. Although the speeds won’t be quite as fast as CenturyLink , they are much more consistent across the entire service area. Cox also generally scores higher in our customer satisfaction survey.

Does Cox or CenturyLink provide faster internet service?

CenturyLink and Cox Communications are mostly similar in their top download speeds, but CenturyLink’s fiber has faster uploads than Cox’s cable internet. We always suggest fiber for its symmetrical speeds, efficiency, and reliability.

What’s the best cheap internet in Omaha?

Cox Communications has a starter plan for $29.99 per month, but its max download speed is limited to 25 Mbps. The cheapest plan from CenturyLink costs $50.00 per month for up to 100 Mbps. Xtream Powered by Mediacom costs $19.99 per month for up to 100 Mbps if it’s available in your area.

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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.

Xtream Powered by 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 Xtream Powered by 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
Quantum Fiber Fiber 940 Mbps 4.1/5 View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
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

Cox Communications

Rob G | 04-18-2023

Verified User

Locked us out of our email and then couldn't restore it. Spent seven hours of and on trying to get it restored while they lied to me over and over again. Lost all of our emails and contacts of six years.

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Cox Communications

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Sean K | 03-03-2023

Cox is the absolute worst. Our service is constantly failing and they don't care. They don't maintain their infrastructure and ignore their customers.

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Quantum Fiber

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Tristan K | 12-01-2022

Worst customer service I’ve dealt with. Went to schedule an appointment to have a tech come out and activate my service and I was told I already have everything in place so no need for a tech. I thought great, well that was complete bs. Now I’m the on in the inconvenience when I schedule a date for a tech and they chose to tell me I didn’t need one when that was wrong by 2 different people. Do not listen to the reps and force them to send a tech out. BS

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