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Internet providers in Gering, NE
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Action Communications | $65.00 | 6 - 3 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Allo Communications | $70.00 | 500 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Vistabeam | $43.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Action Communications | $65.00 | 6 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viaero Wireless | $29.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | 100 - 1 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*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?Gering internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8398
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.92%
3 providers - 99.77%
4+ providers - 98.82%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Gering 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 Gering area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Gering residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 99% of those living in Gering.
There are nine internet providers serving the Gering area, and 99.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Gering's nine internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Gering
The largest internet providers in Gering are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Action Communications bringing cable and DSL options to Gering.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Gering residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 91% of the area. Gering’s third most-available internet provider, Action Communications, offers DSL to around 100% of Gering residents.
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 all households in Gering covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Gering residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Gering, $51.11.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gering, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Gering. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Gering's providers, 168 Mbps.
CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Gering covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Gering 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 $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Gering, $51.11.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gering, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Gering. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gering's providers, 168 Mbps.
Action Communications 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 Action Communications offers broadband to all households in Gering covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Action Communications uses telephone lines in Gering 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 Action Communications start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Gering, $51.11.
Action Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $10.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gering, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Action Communications offers download speeds up to 3 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.512 Mbps in Gering. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gering's providers, 168 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Gering, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Gering, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Gering and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Gering at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Gering at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Gering residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Gering may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Gering cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Gering?
Allo Communications is the fastest internet provider in Gering with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Gering. The next fastest internet provider in Gering is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Gering?
Viaero Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Gering with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gering, $51.11.
Is fiber internet available in Gering?
Allo Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Gering, covering 99% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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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