Best Winchester Internet Service Providers
There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Winchester, Nevada and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Winchester:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Cox | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 92.5% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 940 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 72.8% |
3 | LV.Net | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 59.8% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Winchester NV Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Winchester which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Winchester compare to Clark County? The average speed in Winchester is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Clark County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Nevada average of 20.98 Mbps.
Winchester Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Winchester is 7.19 Mbps. This is 20.4% faster than the average in Nevada and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Winchester is 59.7% faster than the Clark County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Winchester is 7.19 Mbps. This is 8% faster than the Clark County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 93.9% of Clark County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 29.5% of Clark County residents
The average internet download speed in Clark County is 20.22 Mbps based upon 6410560 samples taken in the past year
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 Winchester 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 Cox as the top provider for Winchester, Nevada.
How do the internet speeds in Winchester compare to other cities in Nevada?
Click through to see how the Winchester broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bunkerville, Fernley, Genoa, Spanish Springs, Sun Valley, Tonopah, Washoe Valley
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 download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Winchester, Nevada?
The following zip codes were used: 89104, 89109, 89121 and 89169
Who has the fastest internet service in Winchester?
Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Winchester.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Winchester - CenturyLink.
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
Winchester 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.

Cox
- 250+ channels
- Contour voice remote control
- Customizable add-ons
- Make your TV content portable with the Contour app app

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages