In Nebraska there are 6 residential Cable providers covering 80.68% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 917 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Nebraska
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Nebraska are not shown.
Nebraska Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Nebraska is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 80.68% of Nebraska. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Nebraska above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Nebraska?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Nebraska.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Nebraska home can get up to 917 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 39.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nebraska.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Nebraska, and slower in the north areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Nebraska?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nebraska you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.02% of Nebraska homes.
- Cable is fastest for 57.69% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 4.70%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nebraska homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nebraska, along with details on where in Nebraska and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Nebraska
Cox cable coverage
About 35.89%, or 655,537 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east and northeast Nebraska area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nebraska.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Nebraska customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nebraska cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nebraska is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Nebraska
Spectrum cable coverage
About 35.27%, or 644,180 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Nebraska area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nebraska.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Nebraska customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nebraska cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nebraska is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Nebraska
Sparklight cable coverage
About 3.17%, or 57,831 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northeast, west, and central Nebraska area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nebraska.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nebraska customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nebraska cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nebraska is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Nebraska
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 2.10%, or 38,388 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Nebraska area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nebraska.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Nebraska customers is up to 91 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 88.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nebraska cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nebraska is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Vyve Broadband customers can get speeds up to 9.1 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 88.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
Zito Media Cable in Nebraska
Zito Media cable coverage
About 1.77%, or 32,360 people, have Zito Media cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, east, and south Nebraska area. Zito Media is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nebraska.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito Media is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito Media cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Zito Media goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Nebraska customers is up to 149 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Zito Media cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito Media is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nebraska cable providers. Zito Media offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nebraska is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Zito Media customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 94.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Cable in Nebraska
Great Plains Communications cable coverage
About 1.28%, or 23,359 people, have Great Plains Communications cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, north, and northeast Nebraska area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nebraska.
Great Plains Communications cable download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other cable providers in the area, Great Plains Communications cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Nebraska customers is up to 745 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications cable upload speeds
In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nebraska cable providers. Great Plains Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nebraska is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Great Plains Communications customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nebraska Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nebraska or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Nebraska compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Nebraska are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 917 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 80.68% in Nebraska.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nebraska are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Kansas: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Iowa: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wisconsin: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- West Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Mexico: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more cable coverage, faster speeds