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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.968% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2  | $50.00 | 50 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.721% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | 50 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 7.721% |
| Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 | $50.00 | 50 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 7.721% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Safelink Internet | $59.00 | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 5.838% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.72%
3 providers - 7.72%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lincoln is comparable to the rest of Idaho - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Lincoln area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Lincoln residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 73% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 55% of those living in Lincoln.
There are eight internet providers serving the Lincoln area, and 99.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lincoln's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lincoln are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lincoln.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Lincoln residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Lincoln’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lincoln residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in Lincoln covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Lincoln to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lincoln, $53.42.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lincoln, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Lincoln. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lincoln's providers, 329 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Lincoln covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lincoln residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lincoln, $53.42.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lincoln, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Lincoln. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lincoln's providers, 329 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Lincoln covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lincoln where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Lincoln, $53.42.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lincoln, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Lincoln. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lincoln's providers, 329 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Lincoln with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Lincoln. The next fastest internet provider in Lincoln is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 6.968% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Lincoln with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lincoln, $53.42.
Direct Communications Cedar Valley 2 is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lincoln, covering 7.721% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Lincoln and is available to 6.968% of households.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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