4 Best Internet Providers in Callaway, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Callaway, 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 Callaway, NE?

Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Callaway 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 Callaway, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Callaway

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

Based on 7 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Callaway residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 1.3% coverage in Callaway.

At a national level, based on 493 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 Callaway?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Callaway

Based on data reported by Callaway 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 Callaway. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,993 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 Callaway?

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. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Callaway customers with an average price rating of 2.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Callaway

Callaway 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 Callaway below, including the metrics used and how Callaway compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.

Callaway ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Callaway	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Callaway that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.06%	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.	1,861 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 Callaway.	3.3	7.7	6.8

 

Callaway Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Callaway	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.	2.2	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.	4%	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.	51%	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.	56%	76%	76%

Callaway ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Callaway is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Callaway is high with a score of 25 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Callaway have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Callaway 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.

84% of Callaway households have an internet connection despite having 93.74% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 1% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Callaway 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 Callaway?

How Much Speed does a Callaway Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Callaway is 2.2, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Callaway's average household income is $59,240 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.

Callaway 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, 4% 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 Callaway has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Callaway households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% 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 Callaway?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Callaway?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Callaway?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Callaway?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Callaway?

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 Callaway 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 Callaway is Great Plains Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Great Plains Communications has the broadest coverage in Callaway, 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 Callaway compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Callaway 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 Callaway's C+ ISP Report Card and 25 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.