In Macon there are 8 residential internet providers covering 78.21% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 288 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Macon
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 Macon are not shown.
Macon 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 78.21% of Macon. 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 Nextlink. Now you can call companies in Macon with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Macon?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Macon.
Internet Speed Key
The average Macon home can get up to 288 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 11.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 29.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Macon.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Macon, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Macon?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Macon you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.73% of Macon homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 23.46%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 43.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 21.79% of Macon homes.
Internet Market Health in Macon
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Macon 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 Macon based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Macon internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Macon homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Macon internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Macon badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Macon, along with details on where in Macon and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Macon, NE
Frontier DSL coverage
About 59.22%, or 106 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, east, southeast, south, northeast, and central Macon area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Macon.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Macon. The fastest plan anyone in Macon can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Macon customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 11.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 82.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Macon download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Macon is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone Fiber in Macon, NE
Glenwood fiber coverage
About 11.73%, or 21 people, have Glenwood fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and south Macon area. Glenwood is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon.
Glenwood Telephone fiber download speeds
Glenwood is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glenwood fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon. The fastest plan anyone in Macon can order from Glenwood goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Macon download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Glenwood fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glenwood is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon fiber providers. Glenwood offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Macon, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 43.58%, or 78 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southeast, east, northeast, and central Macon area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon. The fastest plan anyone in Macon can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Macon customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Macon fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Macon, NE
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 29.05%, or 52 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, southwest, south, and central Macon area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Macon.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Macon. The fastest plan anyone in Macon can order from Nextlink goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Macon customers is up to 523 Mbps.
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- 15.4% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 3 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 Macon is up to 400 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 142 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 18.44%, or 33 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southeast, southwest, and northeast Macon area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Macon.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon. The fastest plan anyone in Macon can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Macon customers is up to 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Macon is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.2 Mbps.
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- 30.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Macon, NE
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 15.08%, or 27 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and east Macon area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Macon.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon. The fastest plan anyone in Macon can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Macon customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Macon Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Macon or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Macon compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Macon are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 288 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 78.21% in Macon.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Macon 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
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