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Does Nextlink Internet use CGNAT?

Fixed wireless / Fiber · Central US (TX, OK, KS, NE, IA, others) · last verified 2026-10-16

Short answer: Yes. Nextlink Internet puts home customers behind CGNAT by default, according to Nextlink Internet's own documentation. Getting a public IPv4 costs extra. Static IP: Yes (paid add-on).

Can I self-host on Nextlink Internet?

CGNAT by default?Yes

Confidence: High: stated on the ISP's own page.

Stated in Nextlink's service disclaimers and support FAQ.

Nextlink participates in Carrier Grade NAT, as does many Internet Service Providers (ISP). This means customers who use our service will not always have the same public IP address.
Free opt-out?Paid

A paid static IP is required for port forwarding. Nextlink also says it only forwards ports on its own managed routers.

If customers participate in hosting online games, use security cameras, or conduct any port forwarding, they will be required to purchase a Static IP.
Static IPYes (paid add-on)
Static IPs are available for an additional monthly rate based on the number of IPs needed.
Static IP priceUnknown

Nextlink says the monthly rate depends on how many IPs you need but doesn't publish it.

IPv6Unknown

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Typical uploadUnknown

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Terms on running serversUnknown

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Source types: official the ISP's own page · official-forum ISP staff on the ISP's forum · community customer reports · secondary a third party quoting the ISP. "Unknown" means we haven't verified it, not that the answer is no.

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