Compare 68601 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Columbus – 80 Mbps
NE – 115 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Columbus – 33 Mbps
NE – 51 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Columbus.
Internet providers in 68601
Find internet providers serving the 68601 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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68601 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 95% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 84% |
Windstream  | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.520% |
| Eagle Communications | - | - | Cable | 16% |
| Megavision | - | - | DSL | 7.940% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Airbits | $49.00 | 6 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 77% |
| Megavision | - | - | Wireless | 6.150% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% 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 $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Columbus
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 90 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 19 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Wireless |
| Frontier | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Eagle Communications | 84 Mbps | 34 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Columbus.
Top high-speed internet providers in 68601
The largest internet providers serving the 68601 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 68601 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $53.15.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $53.15.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbus, $0.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 68601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 42 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 68601 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 68601 ZIP 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 Columbus, $53.15.
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 Columbus, $0.56.
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 68601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 42 Mbps.
Internet providers in 68601 frequently asked questions
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 68601 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.520% of households in 68601. The next fastest internet provider in the 68601 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 84% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 68601 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $53.15.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 68601 ZIP code, covering 1.520% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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