Internet Speed: 32.1 Mbps downlink; 6.9 Mbps uplink

Population: 2 million

Internet Coverage: 85% of residents

Main Internet services: Cable, DSL, Fiber

Main Internet Service Providers: Cox Communications, CenturyLink, Great Plains Communications

Colocation Datacenters: 9

Colocation Market: Secondary

According to Akamai.com, the average downlink Internet speed in Omaha is 32.1 Mbps and the average uplink speed is 6.9 Mbps.

In 2016, the population of Nebraska was approximately 2 million. More than 85% of residents have access to the Internet, especially broadband connections.

Main Internet services provided in Nebraska are as follows:

– Cable – over 90% coverage
– DSL – over 80% coverage
– Fiber – less than 26% coverage

Main Internet Service Providers located in Nebraska are the following:

– Cox Communications (Cable) – 90% availability
– CenturyLink (DSL) – 75% availability
– Cox Communications (Fiber) – 15% availability
– Great Plains Communications (Fiber) – 10% availability

Gigabit Internet in Nebraska

Gigabit Internet services are moderately available in Nebraska, as reflected by the penetration rate of 20%. Currently, gigabit Internet is provided by Cox Communications and CenturyLink through fiber-optic lines, in select areas in Omaha and Lincoln, among many other areas. Cities and/or communities where there is no fiber optic infrastructure are usually provided with gigabit Internet by means of existing copper lines.

According to datacentermap.com, there are currently 9 colocation datacenters located in Nebraska. Most datacenters are located in Omaha (6), while the rest are distributed in Lincoln (2), and Grand Island (1) respectively.

In Omaha, prominent colocation providers include the following:

– First National Technology Solutions
– TierPoint
– LoCoCoLo
– Nebraska Datacenters

Prominent Colocation Providers – First National Technology Solutions

One of the largest colocation providers established in Omaha is First National Technology Solutions. This company operates a 61,000-square-foot facility located in the central business district of Omaha. The datacenter is recognized as a world-class facility, as well as a premier solution for customers looking for reliable colocation services and disaster recovery solutions. Amenities include: fully redundant power (A&B) and components, redundant HVAC/air handling, redundant Internet and failover for all Internet traffic. Additionally, the datacenter features carrier neutrality, with on-site access to all major telecommunications providers and carrier hotels.

Prominent Colocation Providers – TierPoint

Another prominent colocation provider established in Omaha is TierPoint. This company operates a 50,000-square-foot Tier IV facility located in a favourable area in Omaha. The datacenter is designed to withstand F5 tornado winds, major power interruptions, as well as carrier outages. The datacenter provides wholesale and retail colocation services, in addition to diverse disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for customers looking for a strong in central U.S.

Colocation Industry in Nebraska

Nebraska is not currently regarded as a thriving colocation market, but recent trends do indicate moderate growth in comparison with preceding years. However, this market has yet to compete with more developed surrounding markets, where most customers actually go.

In spite of the slow growth, the market does benefit from a series of advantages for colocation:

– the state’s centralized position
– relatively low electricity cost, much cheaper than surrounding markets. This makes Nebraska an ideal choice for disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
– relatively low risks for natural disasters
– cold winters, which results in less costs for colocation providers. However, summers can get very hot