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Internet providers in 68601
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 84% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.524% |
Eagle Communications  | $25.00 | 25 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 16% |
| Megavision | $49.95 | 0.384 - 3 Mbps | DSL | 7.943% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| Airbits | - | - | Wireless | 77% |
| Megavision | $49.95 | 0.384 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 6.155% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?68601 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8424
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.83%
2 providers - 92.97%
3 providers - 13.01%
4+ providers - 0.59%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 68601 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Nebraska - 94%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 68601 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.520% of those living in the 68601 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 68601 area, and 92.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 68601, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 68601
The largest internet providers serving the 68601 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and Eagle Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 68601 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 84% of the area. Columbus’s third most-available internet provider, Eagle Communications, offers cable to around 16% of residents in the 68601 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 68601 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $47.56.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbus, $1.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 68601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 45 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 68601 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 68601 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $47.56.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbus, $1.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 68601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 45 Mbps.
Eagle Communications cable internet
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Cable from Eagle Communications offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 68601 ZIP code, covering 16% of the area.
Eagle Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 68601 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Eagle Communications start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $47.56.
Eagle Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbus, $1.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Eagle Communications offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 68601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 16% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 45 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 68601 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 68601 and the greater Columbus area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Columbus at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Columbus at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 68601 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 68601 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 68601?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 68601 ZIP code with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 68601. The next fastest internet provider in the 68601 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 1.524% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 68601?
Eagle Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 68601 ZIP with service starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $47.56.
Is fiber internet available in 68601?
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 68601 ZIP code, covering 1.524% of the city.
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How much should I pay for internet?
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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