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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Nebraska
Cable, fiber, or 5G internet are the most practical choices for most Nebraskans. The Omaha area is serviced by Cox for cable internet and CenturyLink for fiber.
Outside of Omaha, Spectrum is the cable ISP with the most coverage. You can also find CenturyLink fiber connections sprinkled throughout the state. Frontier also has good coverage in Nebraska, though is mostly limited to DSL connections.
T-Mobile and Verizon offer 5G home internet in Nebraska, with T-Mobile having more coverage area.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars from customers in Nebraska.
That ranks Nebraska 6th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Nebraska
3.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating
6th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$55.04 average price per payment for internet, per household
88.9% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.9/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.8/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
1,960,790 people
2.44 average people per household
$62,817 average income per household
44 average age per household
63% of population employed
4% higher than national average
Ranked 22nd nationally
9% lower than national average
Ranked 41st nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 24th nationally
5% higher than national average
Ranked 20th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Nebraska
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allo Communications | 188.24 Mbps | 186.51 Mbps | 80% | View Plans for ALLO Communications |
| Cox Communications | 177.33 Mbps | 36.39 Mbps | 95.98% | View Plans for Cox Communications |
| Pinpoint Communications Inc. | 170.09 Mbps | 149.52 Mbps | 59.33% | View Plans for Pinpoint Communications Inc. |
| Spectrum | 140.25 Mbps | 14.69 Mbps | 93.9% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| Eagle Communications, Inc. | 126.25 Mbps | 27.85 Mbps | 34.98% | View Plans for Eagle Communications, Inc. |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 245 Mbps | 96.1% | 89.37% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 768.87 Mbps | 49.1% | 71.24% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 675.03 Mbps | 55.23% | 83.7% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 1000.29 Mbps | 69.75% | 87.53% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 112.87 Mbps | 94.42% | 84.24% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 53.4% | 99% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 75.12 Mbps | 98.54% | 100% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Nebraska
Cities in Nebraska with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion | 182.76 Mbps | 44.62 Mbps | 74% | Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications |
| Beatrice | 175.95 Mbps | 85.1 Mbps | 57% | Windstream |
| Elkhorn | 175.39 Mbps | 48.52 Mbps | 71% | Verizon Wireless |
| Bellevue | 164.04 Mbps | 41.82 Mbps | 69% | Cox Communications |
| La Vista | 160.51 Mbps | 33.83 Mbps | 66% | Cox Communications |
| Plattsmouth | 151.53 Mbps | 22.76 Mbps | 17% | Spectrum |
| Grand Island | 144.92 Mbps | 64.98 Mbps | 58% | Allo Communications |
Papillion is the best city in Nebraska for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Beatrice and Elkhorn also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Nebraska
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 554,841 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lincoln | 291,481 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bellevue | 66,077 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| La Vista | 19,446 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Overland | 154 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Papillion | 39,588 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| South Sioux City | 14,678 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Omaha is the most internet-connected city in Nebraska. Omaha makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Omaha's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Lincoln and Bellevue also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Nebraska
Omaha
Population: 554,841
Median income: $73,072
133.19 Mbps
avg. download speed
58.67 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Lincoln
Population: 291,481
Median income: $79,044
129.59 Mbps
avg. download speed
86.59 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Bellevue
Population: 66,077
Median income: $76,973
164.04 Mbps
avg. download speed
41.82 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Nebraska FAQs
Which is the best internet provider in Nebraska?
T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet is our favorite internet plan in Nebraska. It offers fast speeds, affordable pricing, and an excellent customer experience, as evidenced by T-Mobile’s outstanding performance in our annual customer satisfaction survey.
Which is the fastest internet provider in Nebraska?
Cox, Spectrum, and CenturyLink are the fastest ISPs in Nebraska, each offering gig speeds.
What is the cheapest ISP in Nebraska?
Spectrum is the cheapest ISP in Nebraska; its plans start at $29.99 per month.
