7 Best Internet Providers in Boys Town, NE

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Boys Town, NE?

Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Boys Town based on 7 Nebraska customer reviews, and Great Plains Communications has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Boys Town, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Boys Town

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Boys Town Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Boys Town residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 69.3% coverage in Boys Town.

At a national level, based on 2003 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Boys Town?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Boys Town, the fastest internet in the city comes from Great Plains Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Boys Town

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Boys Town

Based on data reported by Boys Town ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Boys Town. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Boys Town?

Nebraska customers rate Great Plains Communications 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.

Great Plains Communications received a local rating of 4.50 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 Boys Town customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Boys Town

Boys Town 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 city 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 Boys Town below, including the metrics used and how Boys Town compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.

Boys Town ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Boys Town	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Boys Town that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	10.98%	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.	599 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 Boys Town.	5.2	7.7	6.8

 

Boys Town Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Boys Town	Nebraska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	95%	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.	100%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	50%	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.	50%	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.	50%	76%	76%

Boys Town ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Boys Town is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Boys Town is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Boys Town have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

50% of Boys Town households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 50% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 0% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 50% 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 50% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 50% subscribe to it. A low number of Boys Town 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 Cities Compare to Boys Town?

How Much Speed does a Boys Town Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Boys Town is 2.4, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Boys Town's average household income is $72,000 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $84,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Boys Town also has 48% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 95% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Boys Town has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Boys Town households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 100% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Boys Town?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Boys Town?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Boys Town?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Boys Town?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Boys Town?

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 Boys Town is Great Plains Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Great Plains Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Great Plains Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Boys Town is Great Plains Communications.
• HughesNet, Viasat, US Cellular, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Boys Town, 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 Boys Town compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Boys Town 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 Boys Town's C- ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.