In Lincoln there are 3 internet service providers, with Hargray Communications being the most popular. Hargray Communications offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Hargray Communications customers had an average download speed of 104 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10 Mbps. In addition to Hargray Communications, CenturyLink and Sparklight offer DSL, fiber and cable internet service.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hargray Communications Cable | 104 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 27 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 52 ms |
| Sparklight Cable | 87 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 27 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Hargray Communications is the most popular provider in Lincoln offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 104 Mbps for download speeds and 10 Mbps for upload speeds over 324 recent tests.
Hargray Communications has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Lincoln. 58% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 58% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2023 | 105 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 34 ms |
| February 1, 2023 | 105 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 36 ms |
| January 31, 2023 | 105 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 34 ms |
| January 31, 2023 | 105 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 34 ms |
| January 29, 2023 | 253 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 43 ms |
| January 24, 2023 | 229 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 19 ms |
| January 23, 2023 | 24 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 15 ms |
| January 22, 2023 | 5 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 16 ms |
| January 21, 2023 | 38 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 26 ms |
| January 13, 2023 | 16 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 19 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Lincoln offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 4 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 69 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Lincoln. 65% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 92% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2023 | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 94 ms |
| January 29, 2023 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 38 ms |
| January 27, 2023 | 25 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 58 ms |
| January 27, 2023 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 56 ms |
| January 27, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 725 ms |
| January 26, 2023 | 59 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 30 ms |
| January 24, 2023 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 47 ms |
| January 22, 2023 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 85 ms |
| January 20, 2023 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 50 ms |
| January 19, 2023 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 211 ms |
Sparklight is the 3rd most popular provider in Lincoln offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 87 Mbps for download speeds and 28 Mbps for upload speeds over 11 recent tests.
Sparklight has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Lincoln. 33% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 60% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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