Omaha, NE · Cox terms checked October 22, 2026
Cox data cap in Omaha, NE
Edited by John VollData checked
The data cap, in Cox's own words
Cox's data usage page says its residential internet plans include 1.25 TB (1,280 GB) of data a month, counting both downloads and uploads. The allowance resets with each monthly usage cycle, which runs on different dates from the bill.
The first time a household goes over, Cox applies a one-time courtesy credit for that cycle. After that it adds 50 GB blocks at $10 each, up to $100 in overage charges a month. Cox sells an Unlimited plan and a 500 GB Additional Data Plan for an additional monthly charge; its page does not list those prices.
ConnectAssist, Cox's low-income tier, also includes 1.25 TB, and Cox says it carries no data overage charges.
Source: Cox: How you can use your data, read on October 22, 2026. Cox can change these terms; your bill and account show the ones on your plan.
Cox's FCC broadband labels, in the last copy of its label file we hold (collected September 7, 2026): 9 of its 41 label plans list 1,280 GB a month; the rest do not state one.
What changed with Spectrum
Charter, the company behind Spectrum, closed its purchase of Cox in August 2026 and said it would bring Spectrum pricing and packaging to the Cox footprint by mid-September (Light Reading).
Cox's site now carries the Spectrum brand, and its page on adding data says that when you connect to Spectrum Internet, unlimited data is included, with no data caps or overage fees (cox.com).
Existing plans did not switch over on their own. A Spectrum spokesperson told Arizona customers that legacy Cox customers would see no changes to their current bills, products or services unless they chose to make changes (azfamily). Cox's data usage page still describes the allowance above, so a plan started with Cox can keep it until you change plans.
What people in Omaha say about it
From December 31, 2024 to August 22, 2026, 12 posts and comments in 6 threads on r/omaha discussed Cox's data cap. This is our summary of them.
- Views are split. Some households went over, paid a large bill and then added unlimited data for a fee; others say they never came close to the allowance.
- People who left describe moving to fiber as it was built in their neighborhoods, naming Metronet and GFiber among the options, and describe symmetrical speeds and no data caps as the draw.
- Some said Cox offered unlimited data or a lower price once fiber arrived nearby, but only after they asked for it.
- Around the Spectrum deal in August, people expected Spectrum to drop the caps, and one said they would rather keep the cap than pay a higher price.
Threads with the most discussion of the cap
- r/omaha thread, August 21, 2026, 166 comments, 4 of them about the data cap
- r/omaha thread, August 18, 2026, 91 comments, 3 of them about the data cap
- r/omaha thread, December 31, 2024, 16 comments, 2 of them about the data cap
Reddit users are anonymous and are not a sample of all residents; what one person reports about a price or an offer may not apply to you. How we count.
Alternatives to Cox in Omaha
The FCC data lists 6 other wired and 6 fixed wireless providers in Omaha. Coverage is a share of the city, not a promise at your address.
Wired: fiber, cable and DSL (6)
| Provider | Network here | Coverage | Top advertised speed | Data on its broadband labels | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 62.1% of served locations * | 8,000 Mbps down, 8,000 Mbps up | No broadband label data on file | Check plans on the Quantum Fiber site |
| CenturyLink | DSL (copper) | 37% of served locations * | 140 Mbps down, 100 Mbps up | No broadband label data on file | Check plans on the CenturyLink site |
| FiberFirst, LLC | Fiber | 20.3% of homes | 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up | No broadband label data on file | No link on file |
| Metronet | Fiber | 9.4% of homes | 5,120 Mbps down, 5,120 Mbps up | Unlimited data on all 26 of its label plans | Check plans on the Metronet site |
| Great Plains Broadband LLC | Fiber | 7.9% of homes | 2,000 Mbps down, 2,000 Mbps up | No broadband label data on file | No link on file |
| GFiber | Fiber | 7.5% of homes | 8,000 Mbps down, 8,000 Mbps up | Unlimited data on all 18 of its label plans | Check plans on the GFiber site |
Fixed wireless, including 5G home internet (6)
Fixed wireless depends on the signal at your address, so availability and speed vary from home to home.
| Provider | Network here | Coverage | Top advertised speed | Data on its broadband labels | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 74.7% of homes | 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up | Unlimited data on 17 of its 19 label plans; 2 list 100 GB and 150 GB a month | Check plans on the T-Mobile Home Internet site |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 69.7% of homes | 1,000 Mbps down, 75 Mbps up | No broadband label data on file | Check plans on the Verizon 5G Home Internet site |
| AT&T Internet | Fixed wireless | 50.4% of homes | 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up | Unlimited data on 48 of its 81 label plans; 33 list 1,500 GB a month | Check plans on the AT&T Internet site |
| Nextlink Internet | Fixed wireless | 23.4% of homes | 1,000 Mbps down, 500 Mbps up | Its broadband labels do not state a data allowance | Check plans on the Nextlink Internet site |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed wireless | 7.6% of homes | 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up | No broadband label data on file | Check plans on the Rise Broadband site |
| Western Iowa Wireless | Fixed wireless | 3% of homes | 300 Mbps down, 100 Mbps up | No broadband label data on file | No link on file |
* Share of the locations (buildings) this brand serves, not a share of homes. Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology, and each brand has its own row.
The data column summarizes every plan in the provider's FCC broadband label files as we last collected them. A plan's own label is the one that applies to you; read it before you order. Satellite services are left out here and listed on the city page.
Check your address on the FCC map, or see all internet providers in Omaha, NE with plans, prices and satellite options.
Questions
Does Cox have a data cap in Omaha?
Cox's data usage page says its residential plans include 1.25 TB (1,280 GB) of data a month. Since Charter's purchase of Cox, cox.com says Spectrum Internet plans include unlimited data with no data caps or overage fees, while existing Cox plans continue unchanged unless you change them. Which terms apply depends on your plan.
What does Cox charge for going over the data cap?
After a one-time courtesy credit the first time you go over, Cox adds 50 GB blocks at $10 each, up to $100 in overage charges a month, according to its data usage page.
Which other internet providers serve Omaha?
Besides Cox, the FCC data lists these providers in Omaha (wired: Quantum Fiber, CenturyLink, FiberFirst, LLC, Metronet, Great Plains Broadband LLC and GFiber; fixed wireless: T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home Internet, AT&T Internet, Nextlink Internet, Rise Broadband and Western Iowa Wireless). Coverage varies by address, so check yours on the FCC map.
More on the Cox data cap
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.