In Lincoln there are 4 residential internet providers covering 90.21% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 443 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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4 Internet Service Providers in Lincoln
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lincoln are not shown.
Lincoln Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 90.21% of Lincoln. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is PVT. Now you can call companies in Lincoln with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lincoln?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lincoln.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln home can get up to 443 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 38.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Lincoln, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lincoln?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.30% of Lincoln homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 51.91%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.79% of Lincoln homes.
Internet Market Health in Lincoln
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lincoln internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Lincoln based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lincoln internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lincoln homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Lincoln internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Lincoln badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln, along with details on where in Lincoln and at what speeds.
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL in Lincoln, NM
PVT DSL coverage
About 82.55%, or 194 people, have PVT DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, and southeast Lincoln area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln.
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL download speeds
PVT is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln. Versus other DSL providers in the area, PVT DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln can order from PVT goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT DSL. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln DSL providers. PVT offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PVT customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone Fiber in Lincoln, NM
PVT fiber coverage
About 38.30%, or 90 people, have PVT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and south Lincoln area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lincoln.
Penasco Valley Telephone fiber download speeds
PVT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PVT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln can order from PVT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lincoln customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Lincoln download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln fiber providers. PVT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Lincoln, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 7.66%, or 18 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Lincoln area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lincoln customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln DSL providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lincoln is up to 23 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 17 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 44.4% up to 17.0 Mbps
Lincoln Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lincoln compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Lincoln are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 443 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 90.21% in Lincoln.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- San Patricio, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Stanton, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Capitan, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alto, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nogal, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tinnie, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra Vista, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carrizozo, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oscura, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Isabella, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Iduna, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ilasco, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Immanuel, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Inavale, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Gap, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana Beach, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ingram, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ink, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Inmanfield, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds