16 Best Internet Providers in Burt County, NE
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Burt County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,687 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real Burt 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.
Burt County has 16 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 Burt County.
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Burt County has 16 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 Burt County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Burt 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 Burt County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Burt County, NE?
FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet provider in Burt County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, FiberFast by NNTC had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Burt County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, FiberFast by NNTC is an option for 18.70% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Burt County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Burt County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Burt County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Burt County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) |  (4) |  (163) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skywave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 14 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet service provider for Burt County residents. FiberFast by NNTC was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Great Plains Communications wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 2.7% coverage in Burt County.
At a national level, based on 2230 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, American Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Burt 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 Burt County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by FiberFast by NNTC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Burt County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Skywave | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| American Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| FiberFast by NNTC | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Stealth Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 40 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Burt County
| ISP / Tech Type | Burt County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skywave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Burt County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Burt County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 FiberFast by NNTC. This indicates FiberFast reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Burt County?
Nebraska customers rate FiberFast by NNTC 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.
FiberFast by NNTC received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Great Plains Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Burt County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Burt County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Burt County
| ISP / Tech Type | Burt County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Skywave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Burt 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 Burt County below, including the metrics used and how Burt County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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Burt County | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Burt County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 51.50% | 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. | 1,687 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 Burt County. | 6.3 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 84% | 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. | 64% | 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. | 65% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Burt County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Burt County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Burt County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Burt County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Burt 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.
84% of Burt County households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Burt 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 Burt County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
How Much Speed does a Burt County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Burt County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Burt County's average household income is $60,303 which is lower than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Burt County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 12% 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 Burt County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Burt County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Burt County?
Skywave Fiber in Burt County, NE
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Skywave offers Fiber service to 20.7% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Skywave Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
FiberFast Fiber in Burt County, NE
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Burt County homes. Across the county, FiberFast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Burt County, NE
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 12.4% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Burt County, NE
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,929 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,929 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Burt County?
American Broadband Cable in Burt County, NE
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
American Broadband offers Cable service to 59.9% of Burt County homes. Across the county, American Broadband 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 Burt County?
Centurylink DSL in Burt County, NE
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 70.2% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Burt County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Burt 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 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Burt County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.2% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
57.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.0% of Burt County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 118 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
35.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
453 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.9% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 453 Mbps, with speeds from 73 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 16 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 133 Mbps throughout the county.
Skywave Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
34.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skywave offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.2% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Skywave Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.1% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.5% of Burt County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.5% of Burt County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.2% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Burt County, NE
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Burt County homes. Across the county, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Burt 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 Burt County is FiberFast.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, FiberFast by NNTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Burt County is FiberFast.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Burt 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 Burt County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Burt 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 Burt County's B- ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100