4 Best Internet Providers in Arthur County, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Arthur County, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Arthur County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arthur County, NE?

Glenwood Telephone is the best internet provider in Arthur County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Glenwood Telephone had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Arthur County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Glenwood Telephone is an option for 20.05% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Arthur County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Arthur County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Arthur County Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Glenwood Telephone is the best internet service provider for Arthur County residents. Glenwood Telephone was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 94.7% coverage in Arthur County.

At a national level, based on 326 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Consolidated (Nebraska) is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.98 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Arthur County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Arthur County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Glenwood Telephone.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Arthur County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Glenwood Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Consolidated (Nebraska)	1,000 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Arthur County

Based on data reported by Arthur County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Glenwood Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Arthur County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glenwood Telephone. This indicates Glenwood reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arthur County?

Nebraska customers rate Glenwood Telephone as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Glenwood Telephone received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Arthur County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Arthur County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Arthur County

Arthur County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Arthur County below, including the metrics used and how Arthur County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.

Arthur County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Arthur County	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Arthur County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.39%	80.93%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	705 Mbps	2,206 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Arthur County.	2.2	7.7	6.8

 

Arthur County Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Arthur County	Nebraska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	10%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	91%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	79%	75%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	81%	76%	76%

Arthur County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Arthur County is C, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Arthur County is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Arthur County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Arthur County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

87% of Arthur County households have an internet connection despite having 98.39% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Arthur County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Arthur County?

How Much Speed does a Arthur County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Arthur County is 2.9, which is larger than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Arthur County's average household income is $67,500 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $84,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Arthur County also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 10% of residents in Nebraska who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Arthur County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Arthur County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arthur County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Arthur County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Arthur County, NE.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arthur County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Arthur County, NE.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Arthur County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Arthur County?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Arthur County is Glenwood.
• The fastest internet provider should be Glenwood Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glenwood Telephone may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Arthur County is Glenwood.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Consolidated (Nebraska) has the broadest coverage in Arthur County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Arthur County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Arthur County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Arthur County's C ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.