10 Best Internet Providers in Benson, Omaha, NE

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Benson, Omaha, NE?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Benson

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Benson Internet Providers

Based on 26 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Benson residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.7% coverage in Benson.

At a national level, based on 2820 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Benson?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Benson

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	FiberFirst	5,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Western Iowa Wireless	200 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Benson

Based on data reported by Benson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through FiberFirst. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Benson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Benson?

Nebraska customers rate Quantum Fiber 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.

Quantum Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Benson customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Benson

Benson 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 neighborhood 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 Benson below, including the metrics used and how Benson compares to the rest of Omaha and nation.

Benson ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Benson	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Benson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.17%	83.68%	71.53%
	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.	4,543 Mbps	3,573 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Benson.	8.6	7.4	7.1

 

Benson Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Benson	Nebraska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.6	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.	18%	15%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	77%	80%	76%
	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.	77%	80%	77%

Benson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Benson is A, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Benson is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Benson have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Benson ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

89% of Benson households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Benson 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Benson?

How Much Speed does a Benson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Benson is 2.3, which is smaller than the Omaha average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Benson’s average household income is $76,837 which is lower than the Omaha average of $97,952 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Benson also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Omaha average of 17%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in Omaha who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Benson has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Benson households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Benson?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Benson?

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 Benson is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be FiberFirst. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Benson is Quantum Fiber.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Benson, 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 Benson compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Benson 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 Benson’s A ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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