Nowadays, people are able to do more using the internet than ever before, and America Connects provides you with more ways to get connected. Just enter your address in the box above to locate internet providers and the most affordable plans in your town.
Trying to decide which internet package will work the best for you? Read on for more information about internet access options, speeds and more.
Which Nebraska High Speed Internet Service is Best for You?
The internet has become a powerful tool that helps you stay in touch with friends and family, work remotely from your home, download media to enjoy on your own schedule and much more. Internet service providers (ISPs) know that your internet needs are unique and now they provide more options for high speed internet than ever before.
What is High Speed Internet?
When the internet was first unveiled in the mid-1990's, the sole option was what's known as dial-up service. Dial-up brings internet access to the home utilizing a local telephone number and active phone line. At the time this was a good solution for many since most already had a home telephone.
Even so, internet speeds tended to be sluggish and were dependent on your local area. The other drawback was that in order to gain access to the internet the telephone line used as the connection had to be free. As the internet matured to include more robust media and websites many found they required a quicker internet service.
ISPs turned to cable and digital subscriber lines (DSLs) to provide speedier internet services. These methods are known as "broadband". Over the years as internet services have gotten better, the measurement for what is considered broadband has changed.
These days, the FCC considers an internet service to be high speed if they have data download or upload speeds greater than 768,000 bits per second (768 Kbps). The speed of your high-speed internet may still vary depending on a few factors for example how much bandwidth you share with other consumers using your ISP and your proximity to your ISP.
Those interested in high-speed internet can select between cable internet, DSL internet, satellite internet, or fiber optic high speed internet services.
Nebraska Cable Broadband Internet Services and Providers
Cable internet services utilize a cable TV connection to supply customers with broadband internet access. In order to make the connection there's a cable modem on the users end and a cable modem termination system on the cable providers end. The distance between the modem and termination system can be as much as 100 miles with virtually no difficulties occurring.
Cable broadband internet can function at up to 30 Mbps, however some cable modems may restrict the volume of data being transmitted. Additionally, when you use cable internet services you share bandwidth with other consumers. The network monitor makes certain that bandwidth is distributed efficiently to ensure service doesn't slow during hours when overall usage peaks.
There are many service provider options for cable high speed internet. Comcast, Time Warner and Cox Communcations are all major cable broadband internet service providers throughout much of the country.
Check the availability of cable internet service in your town - call the number above or enter your address in the secure search form to get started.
Nebraska DSL Internet Services and Providers
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband internet services transmit data using a copper phone line. Unlike dial-up services, DSL works off of frequencies that are not used for making telephone calls by splitting the line in two - one for voice calls and another for broadband internet use.
Digital subscriber lines go from a central office out to consumers. This typically restricts DSL distribution to a short distance of 2 miles from the central office, though some lines run up to 5 miles long. This factor also affects the exact download and upload speeds.
The good news is that virtually no infrastructure is required and it's a genuine high speed internet service that transmits data at a rate of up to 10Mbps. DSL may also provide better dependability and security than some other options because it is being provided by a phone line that often isn't shared.
Leading DSL ISPs include AT&T and Verizon. You can find DSL options from service providers in your neighborhood by entering your address within the box above.
Nebraska Satellite High Speed Internet Services and Providers
Satellite internet services use orbiting satellites to capture and pass on broadband data between a satellite company and its subscribers. Though the download and upload speeds are considered broadband, because data must travel to the satellite and back over many miles users can sometimes experience signal delays of around 1-2 seconds.
Despite the chance of short delays, satellite internet is capable of delivering data at 5Mbps. Satellite broadband internet is ideal for those wanting broadband internet in rural locations where other internet services aren't available. AT&T and the Dish Network are both top providers of satellite internet services.
See if satellite internet services are available in your neighborhood by entering your address inside the box above.
Nebraska Fiber Optic Internet Services and Providers
Fiber Optic is the newest and fastest way to bring broadband internet into the home. Systems of fiber optic cables can deliver high speed internet up to 25 times faster than other high speed options and provide an extremly dependable internet connection. This is due to the fact that fiber optic wiring is more durable than other connections and isn't affected by storms, static or noise.
For those wanting the fastest high speed high speed internet access fiber optic is the way to go. Fiber optic networks are renowned for their ability to transmit data at rates as high as 50 Mbps.
Presently, Comcast and AT&T provide fiber optic/copper hybrid services but 100% fiber optic broadband internet services are only accessible through Verizon FiOS. They started providing fiber optic broadband internet services in 2006 and are continuously adding to their service areas.
See if fiber optic internet services are available in your city - call the toll free number above for personal assistance or enter your address in the secure search form.
