Who is our top ranked provider in Lincoln NH? [Updated]

Best Lincoln Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Lincoln, NH that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Lincoln by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Consolidated	DSL	80 Mbps	20 Mbps	73.5%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Lincoln NH Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Lincoln have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Lincoln are compared to Grafton County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New Hampshire overall?
Average download speeds in Lincoln of 43.69 Mbps are faster than the Grafton County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for New Hampshire.

Lincoln Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Lincoln is 37.4% faster than the average in New Hampshire and 34.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 50.4% of the Grafton County population
The average internet download speed in Lincoln is 43.69 Mbps based upon 11824 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Lincoln population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Lincoln residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Lincoln, NH providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Lincoln residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Lincoln, New Hampshire.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lincoln, New Hampshire?

The following zip codes were used: 3251

How do the internet speeds in Lincoln compare to other cities in New Hampshire?

Click through to see how the Lincoln broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Claremont, Colebrook, Concord, Hinsdale, Laconia, Meredith, Nashua

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Lincoln, NH residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

Who has the fastest internet service in Lincoln?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lincoln.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Lincoln, New Hampshire population.

Lincoln Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.