15 Best Internet Providers in Buffalo County, NE
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Buffalo County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,883 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Buffalo County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Buffalo County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Buffalo County.
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Buffalo County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Buffalo County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Buffalo County, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Buffalo County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo County, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Buffalo County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Great Plains Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Buffalo County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Great Plains Communications is an option for 24.47% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Buffalo County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buffalo County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (1) |  (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications |  (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) |  (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 24 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Buffalo County residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Allo wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.22 out of 5 stars and 68.1% coverage in Buffalo County.
At a national level, based on 4061 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Allo is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.39 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buffalo County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Great Plains Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Allo should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Buffalo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Allo | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| ATC Communications (Nebraska) | 50 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 40 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Buffalo County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Allo. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Buffalo County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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 Buffalo County?
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. Allo is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Buffalo County customers with an average price rating of 3.89 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Buffalo County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Buffalo 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 Buffalo County below, including the metrics used and how Buffalo County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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Buffalo County | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Buffalo County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 85.11% | 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. | 1,883 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 Buffalo County. | 7.9 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 96% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 75% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Buffalo County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Buffalo County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Buffalo County is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Buffalo County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Buffalo 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.
92% of Buffalo County households have an internet connection despite having 97.72% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Buffalo 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 Buffalo County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Buffalo County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Buffalo County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Buffalo County's average household income is $77,376 which is higher than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and higher than 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.
Buffalo County also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Buffalo County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Buffalo County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo County?
Allo Fiber in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Allo offers Fiber service to 68.1% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Allo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,649 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 24.5% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,649 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Great Plains Communications Fiber.
Hamilton Telecommunications Fiber in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Hamilton Telecommunications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo County?
Spectrum Cable in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 85.8% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo County?
Frontier DSL in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 70.7% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink DSL in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 2.9% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Hamilton Telecommunications DSL in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) offers DSL service to 2.2% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Hamilton Telecommunications DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
52.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.3% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
52.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.3% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
35.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Prairie Hills Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.2% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
114 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.8% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 114 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
ATC Communications Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, NE
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, ATC Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Allo. 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 Buffalo County is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Buffalo 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 Buffalo County's B+ ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100