What Nextlink Internet does

Nextlink Internet (legal entity AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC) is a privately held, rural-focused Internet Service Provider headquartered in Hudson Oaks, Texas, founded in 2012 and operating across 12-14 states in the Central United States with 501-1,000 employees. The company delivers broadband through a dual-technology network combining fixed wireless access (delivered via over 2,600 active towers using microwave, E-Band, multi-band transport, and the Tarana G2 ngFWA platform over 3.5 GHz CBRS spectrum) and fiber-to-the-home, with speeds ranging up to 1 Gbps over wireless and 10 Gbps symmetrical over fiber. Its infrastructure backbone is materially supported by $429.2 million in FCC RDOF awards and over $180 million in BEAD program funding, making the company one of the largest federal-subsidy-backed rural broadband operators in the country.

The business model is subscription-based recurring revenue: residential internet plans priced $30-$195/month, business tiers under LINK and FiberLINK brands, VoIP home phone, mobile (Nextlink Mobile) bundled via Better Bundle, and add-on services including Next-Fi Whole Home (eero-powered mesh Wi-Fi), Next-Fi Outdoor, Next-Shield Premium security, DirecTV affiliate TV, and an optional Protection Plan. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through the nextlinkinternet.com website, call center (855-698-5465), and the Nextlink Connect mobile app, with field installation crews for wireless line-of-sight setups. Customers include rural residential subscribers (primary), small and medium businesses, multi-family housing communities, public sector entities, and educational institutions.

Strategic positioning centers on capturing federal broadband subsidies, executing M&A roll-up (Bluestem Network in Nebraska, Xtreamair), and securing strategic capital (August 2024 $100M raise from Cable One, CanAm Enterprises, and majority owner/CEO Bill Baker) to scale fiber and wireless footprint in rural markets underserved by Tier-1 carriers. In May 2026, Nextlink activated the first BEAD-funded tower in the United States in Louisiana, cementing its position as a reference operator for state-level broadband deployment programs.

Name

Nextlink Internet

Legal name

AMG Technology Investment Group, LLC d/b/a Nextlink Internet

Website

https://nextlinkinternet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Nextlink Internet is a privately held rural broadband ISP operating fixed wireless and fiber networks across 12-14 Central US states, serving residential, small business, education, and public sector customers with speeds up to 10 Gbps, supported by over $600M in federal RDOF and BEAD funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural & Regional ISPs (HDAIADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wireless ISPs (WISPs) & Fixed Wireless Access Providers (HDAIADAD), Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC), Residential/Broadband ISPs (Consumer Internet) (HDAIADAA)

Keywords

• Fixed wireless internet
• Fiber to the home
• Rural broadband services
• Voip home phone
• Mobile broadband

Headquarters

HQ city

Weatherford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscriptions for fixed wireless and fiber internet service. Pricing ranges from $40-$195/month for residential fiber plans and $50-$117/month for wireless plans. Promotional discounts of $10-$20 off for first 12 months. Unlimited data included with all plans.
2. Equipment Rental/Leasing: Equipment rental and lease fees ranging from $2.00-$45.00/month for routers, modems, and other connectivity equipment. Installation fees of $49.99-$150 for standard installation, $250 for business installation.
3. Home Phone/VoIP Services: Residential standard phone package at $15.00/month, personal hosted fax at $9.99/month, standalone mailbox at $2.99/month. VoIP port fee of $5.00.
4. Mobile Services: Mobile services offered in partnership, with unlimited talk, text and data for $30/line when bundled with internet. Separate mobile coverage maps available.
5. Add-on Services: Supplementary services including Next-Fi Outdoor ($20/month), Next-Shield Premium security ($9.99/month), Better Bundle internet and mobile bundles starting at $60/month.
6. Protection Plan: Optional monthly protection plans covering diagnostics and repairs: Residential ($5.99/month), Business ($6.99/month), Commercial ($9.99/month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nextlink Internet is a rural-focused internet service provider delivering fixed wireless broadband (up to 1 Gbps) and fiber-to-the-home service (up to 10 Gbps symmetrical) to residential and business customers across 14 states in the Central United States. The company supplements its core connectivity with VoIP home phone, mobile service, eero-powered managed Wi-Fi, online security, and a mobile app for account management, monetizing primarily through monthly subscriptions with no data caps.

Product overview

Nextlink Internet is a rural-focused Internet Service Provider offering a dual-technology portfolio combining fixed wireless and fiber-to-the-home services across 14 states in the Central United States. The core offering consists of Wireless Internet (delivering up to 1000 Mbps via towers) and Fiber Internet (delivering up to 10 Gbps via FTTH), supplemented by VoIP home phone, mobile services, and affiliate DirecTV partnerships. Add-on services include Next-Fi Whole Home (eero-powered mesh Wi-Fi), Next-Fi Outdoor (outdoor extension), Next-Shield Premium (online security), and the Better Bundle (internet + mobile). The Nextlink Connect App provides account management, billing, and network troubleshooting. Business services include LINK and FiberLINK tiered plans. Additional offerings encompass the Protection Plan (equipment protection tiers), Personal Mini Towers (extended range equipment), the Refer a Friend referral program, and Lifeline assistance for qualifying low-income customers. The company participates in government broadband programs including BEAD, RDOF, and Connect America Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Next-Fi Whole Home: Whole home Wi-Fi solution powered by eero
• Next-Fi Outdoor
• Next-Shield Premium
• Nextlink Connect App
• Nextlink Mobile

Products and services

• Wireless Internet Fixed wireless broadband internet delivered via Nextlink's network of towers to residential and business customers in rural and underserved areas, offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps with unlimited data, no trenching required for installation, and promotional free installation.
• Fiber Internet Fiber-to-the-home internet service delivering symmetrical speeds up to 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps) for residential customers, with unlimited data, free standard installation on promotional plans, and an eero Wi-Fi router included.
• Business Internet Business-class internet service with LINK fixed wireless tiers (15–1000 Mbps) and FiberLINK fiber tiers (100–8000 Mbps), offering symmetrical speed options, professional installation, static IP availability, and service-level terms targeted at small businesses, commercial operations, and public sector customers.
• Home Phone (VoIP) VoIP-based residential home phone service with E911 support, offered as a standalone service or bundled with internet service, including standard residential phone at $15/month, personal hosted fax at $9.99/month, and standalone mailbox at $2.99/month with a $5 VoIP port fee.
• Nextlink Mobile Mobile voice and data services offered standalone or bundled with internet packages through Nextlink Mobile, with unlimited talk, text, and data priced at $30 per line when bundled with internet and separate 4G LTE and 5G coverage maps available.
• Nextlink Connect App Mobile application for iOS and Android that enables residential and business customers to manage their account, pay bills, view data usage, run speed tests, manage Wi-Fi network and connected devices, receive outage notifications, and chat with support.
• Next-Fi Whole Home Managed whole-home mesh Wi-Fi solution powered by eero, providing seamless coverage throughout the home with eero Pro 7 and eero 7 routers included with internet service plans, available as an add-on for $20/month.
• Next-Fi Outdoor Outdoor Wi-Fi extension service that extends wireless coverage beyond the home for properties with exterior areas, outbuildings, or guest houses requiring connectivity, priced at $20 per month.
• Next-Shield Premium Online security and safety subscription service providing digital protection for connected devices and personal information on the home network, priced at $9.99 per month.
• Protection Plan Optional monthly protection plan covering diagnostics and repairs to inside wire, jacks, and equipment required for internet connectivity, available in Residential ($5.99/month), Business ($6.99/month for commercial dwellings with maximum occupancy ≤20), and Commercial ($9.99/month for dwellings with maximum occupancy ≥21) tiers.
• Lifeline Discounted Service FCC Lifeline program offering discounted phone or internet service to qualifying low-income consumers who meet income or public assistance program eligibility requirements, providing monthly service discounts to eligible customers.
• Personal Mini Towers Small cell tower equipment for extending wireless internet connectivity and signal range to rural properties where standard installation may not provide optimal line-of-sight or coverage, providing additional height for improved reception.

Quantifiable outcome

• First BEAD-funded tower activation in the nation (May 1, 2026) serving 104 locations in Louisiana
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aviat NetworkscoreTechnology or Integration · 22 June 2026Expanded existing agreement with Aviat Networks to deploy high-performance microwave, E-Band, and multi-band systems for BEAD program-funded broadband buildout across 12-state footprint. Partnership designed to lower total cost of ownership across network of over 2,600 active towers. Nextlink has secured over $180 million in BEAD funding plus $429.2 million in RDOF awards from the FCC.
• TaranacoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Nextlink is deploying Tarana's G2 fixed wireless broadband platform to expand gigabit internet coverage across 12 states, reaching more than 317,000 locations. G2 deployment has resulted in significant performance improvements including higher speeds and greater spectral efficiency. Plans to expand to over 600 sectors by 2026.
• Bluestem NetworkminorOthers · 1 February 2023Nextlink acquired fiber-to-the-home assets from Bluestem Network covering several towns and parts of Lancaster County in Nebraska. Deal included physical infrastructure, subscribers, hardware, and leases to accelerate fiber deployment in small towns and rural areas.
• eerocoreTechnology or Integrationeero Wi-Fi routers (Pro 7 and eero 7) included with internet service plans at no additional cost. Next-Fi Whole Home managed Wi-Fi solution powered by eero provides whole-home coverage with seamless roaming and network management.
• DirecTVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirecTV service available as an add-on through affiliate program, allowing customers to bundle television services with Nextlink internet.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rise Broadband: Rise Broadband is one of the largest independent fixed wireless ISPs in the U.S., serving rural and suburban markets across more than 15 states with comparable speed tiers and pricing. Directly competes with Nextlink's fixed wireless offering in overlapping rural footprints.
• Consolidated Communications: Consolidated Communications (now under Searchlight Capital and T-Mobile affiliate arrangement) is a rural-focused wireline and fiber broadband provider serving many small communities in Nextlink's Central U.S. footprint. Directly comparable rural broadband business model and customer segments.
• Starry Group Holdings: Starry is a fixed wireless broadband ISP using mmWave and 5G-style technology to deliver home internet, primarily in urban and suburban markets. Comparable fixed wireless business model and consumer broadband offering, although focused on denser geographies.
• Metronet: Metronet is a fiber-to-the-home ISP rapidly expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across the Midwest and South, including states in Nextlink's footprint. Competes head-to-head where Metronet overbuilds with fiber against Nextlink's wireless/copper.
• Zito Media: Zito Media is a private rural cable and broadband operator serving small towns and rural communities across 14 states with cable, fiber, and fixed wireless offerings. Directly comparable rural broadband business model and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• T-Mobile Home Internet: T-Mobile's 5G fixed wireless home internet service targets the same rural and underserved broadband segments Nextlink serves, leveraging T-Mobile's nationwide 5G spectrum and marketing scale. Overlaps most directly with Nextlink's wireless product line.
• AT&T Internet Air: AT&T's 5G fixed wireless access offering is a national-scale competitor in the rural broadband segment, marketed to households outside AT&T's fiber footprint. Comparable customer base and product (fixed wireless home internet) to Nextlink's wireless plans.
• Verizon Fios / Fixed Wireless Access: Verizon delivers fiber (Fios) and 5G FWA home internet across parts of the U.S. Overlaps with Nextlink where Verizon has expanded fixed wireless into Tier-2/rural geographies and competes for the same residential broadband dollar.
• Frontier Communications: Frontier is a publicly traded fiber and wireline broadband provider with significant rural and small-metro footprint in many of the same states as Nextlink. Competes in adjacent geographies with fiber buildouts that can encroach on Nextlink's service area.

Others

• Cable One: Cable One is both a strategic equity investor in Nextlink and a competing rural-focused broadband provider serving smaller U.S. markets. Comparable rural broadband customer base and small-market go-to-market motion; also a partner/investor signaling strategic alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nextlink-broadband
• Instagraminstagram.com/nextlinkinternet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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