15 Best Internet Providers in Butler County, NE
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Butler County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 653 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Butler County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Butler County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Butler County.
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Butler County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Butler County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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Spectrum
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FiberFast
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Vyve Broadband
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Above are the top 4 providers in Butler 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 Butler County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Butler County, NE?
FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet provider in Butler 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 Butler County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, FiberFast by NNTC is an option for 10.23% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Butler County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Butler County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Butler County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Butler County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 14 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet service provider for Butler County residents. FiberFast by NNTC was rated at an average of 3.00 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 8.6% coverage in Butler County.
At a national level, based on 4003 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Butler 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 Butler 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, Spectrum and Vyve Broadband 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 Butler County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Stealth Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| FiberFast by NNTC | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Butler County
| ISP / Tech Type | Butler County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| FiberFast | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Butler County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum and Vyve Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Butler 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.
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 Butler 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. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Butler County customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Butler County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Butler County
| ISP / Tech Type | Butler County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | 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 | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Butler 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 Butler County below, including the metrics used and how Butler County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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Butler County | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Butler County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 52.79% | 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. | 653 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 Butler County. | 5.4 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 89% | 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. | 62% | 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. | 63% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Butler County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Butler County is C, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Butler County is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Butler County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Butler 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 Butler County households have an internet connection despite having 99.04% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Butler 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 Butler County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Butler County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Butler County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Butler County's average household income is $80,730 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.
Butler County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 8% 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 Butler County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Butler County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Butler County?
Windstream Fiber in Butler County, NE
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,003 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 38.1% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,003 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 Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Butler County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
FiberFast Fiber in Butler County, NE
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC offers Fiber service to 10.2% of Butler County homes. Across the county, FiberFast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Fiber in Butler County, NE
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Butler County?
Spectrum Cable in Butler County, NE
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 35.8% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Butler County, NE
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 9.2% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Butler County?
Windstream DSL in Butler County, NE
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 74.2% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 87 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Butler County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Butler County, NE
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 3.9% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Butler County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Butler County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 110 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
140 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 140 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Butler County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Butler 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 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
114 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.8% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 114 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.0% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Butler 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 Butler County, NE
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Butler County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Butler County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has 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 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Butler County, NE
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Butler County homes. Across the county, Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 25, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Butler 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 Butler County is FiberFast.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Vyve Broadband. 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 Butler County is FiberFast.
- GigFire, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Butler 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 Butler County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Butler 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 Butler County's C ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100