In Nebraska there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 40.41% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 869 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Nebraska

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

14.17%

Avg. Speed:

848 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

10.36%

Avg. Speed:

969 Mbps

Allo | Fiber

Availability:

9.40%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Cox Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.90%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Great Plains Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.05%

Avg. Speed:

244 Mbps

Glenwood | Fiber

Availability:

1.04%

Avg. Speed:

889 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Nebraska are not shown.

 

Nebraska Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Nebraska is fiber internet available?

Nebraska map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 40.41% of Nebraska. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Nebraska above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Nebraska?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Nebraska.

Nebraska map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Nebraska home can get up to 869 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Nebraska, and slower in the north areas of the state.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Nebraska?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nebraska you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber 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.

 

Fiber 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.

Centurylink Fiber in Nebraska

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 14.17%, or 258,812 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, north, central, and northwest Nebraska area. Centurylink 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.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Nebraska customers is up to 848 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Nebraska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 88.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 6.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nebraska fiber providers. Centurylink offers 13 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 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 837 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Nebraska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 88.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Nebraska

Windstream fiber coverage

About 10.36%, or 189,137 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, south, east, and central Nebraska area. Windstream 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.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Nebraska customers is up to 969 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Nebraska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 96.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nebraska fiber providers. Windstream offers 13 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 969 Mbps.

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Windstream's Nebraska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 96.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Allo Fiber in Nebraska

Allo fiber coverage

About 9.40%, or 171,642 people, have Allo fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, south, east, and southwest Nebraska area. Allo is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nebraska.

 

Allo fiber download speeds

Allo is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Allo fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Allo goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nebraska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Allo customers in Nebraska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Allo fiber upload speeds

In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Allo fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Allo is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nebraska fiber providers. Allo offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nebraska is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Allo's Nebraska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Cox Communications Fiber in Nebraska

Cox fiber coverage

About 1.90%, or 34,702 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east Nebraska area. Cox 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.

 

Cox Communications fiber download speeds

Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nebraska customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cox Communications customers in Nebraska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications fiber upload speeds

In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nebraska fiber 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 965 Mbps.

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Cox's Nebraska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 96.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Great Plains Communications Fiber in Nebraska

Great Plains Communications fiber coverage

About 1.05%, or 19,263 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northeast, southwest, northwest, west, south, central, and east 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 fiber download speeds

Great Plains Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is below average. There are 4 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 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Nebraska customers is up to 244 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Great Plains Communications customers in Nebraska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 15.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 69.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds

In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nebraska fiber providers. Great Plains Communications offers 4 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 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Great Plains Communications customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.

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Great Plains Communications's Nebraska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 12.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 85.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Glenwood Fiber in Nebraska

Glenwood fiber coverage

About 1.04%, or 19,054 people, have Glenwood fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, southwest, west, and northwest Nebraska area. Glenwood is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nebraska.

 

Glenwood fiber download speeds

Glenwood is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nebraska. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glenwood fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Nebraska. The fastest plan anyone in Nebraska can order from Glenwood 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 889 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Glenwood customers in Nebraska. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 86.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Glenwood fiber upload speeds

In Nebraska download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Glenwood fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glenwood is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nebraska fiber providers. Glenwood 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Glenwood customers can get speeds up to 882 Mbps.

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Glenwood's Nebraska fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 86.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 125.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Nebraska Fiber 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 fiber internet in Nebraska compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in Nebraska are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 869 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 40.41% in Nebraska.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber 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.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
2.52%
28.66%
7.64%
64.90%
28.75%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
45.60%
61.38%
2.34%
2.70%
0.00%

What does fiber 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: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • South Dakota: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Iowa: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Minnesota: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Missouri: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Colorado: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Oklahoma: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Wyoming: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Wisconsin: less fiber coverage, faster speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • West Virginia: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • New Mexico: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Idaho: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Maine: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • New Hampshire: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Montana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Nevada: less fiber coverage, slower speeds