Best Internet Providers in Cedar Rapids, NE
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cedar Rapids, NE
Cedar Rapids has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cedar Rapids.
Ranks compare Cedar Rapids with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cedar Rapids, NE at a Glance
Cedar Rapids Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Great Plains Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Stealth Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Cedar Rapids ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cedar Rapids, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Great Plains Communications is an option for 99.49% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cedar Rapids?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Cedar Rapids
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- Stealth Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Stealth Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cedar Rapids Compares to Places Its Size
Cedar Rapids's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Cedar Rapids | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Boone County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 31.4% | bottom 34% | 38.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,580 Mbps | top 27% | 1,553 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 4.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | top 41% | 62% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $73,165 | top 44% | $76,789 | $86,676 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 31.4% of homes in Cedar Rapids, against 38.8% across Boone County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Cedar Rapids are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,165 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cedar Rapids
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Rapids?
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 22.4% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Stealth Broadband Fiber in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Stealth Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Rapids?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
463 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 463 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 93 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
74.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
488 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.4% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 488 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 200, with an average of 110 Mbps throughout the city.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
22.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.6% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Rapids?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 72.0% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Rapids?
Great Plains Communications DSL in Cedar Rapids, NE
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 99.5% of Cedar Rapids homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Cedar Rapids by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cedar Rapids has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68627 | 608 | 30.9% | 1,552 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 53/100 |
How Cedar Rapids Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cedar Rapids that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Albion has the most homes with fiber (33.9%) and Fullerton the fewest (22.7%); Cedar Rapids has 31.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids (this page) | 585 | 31.4% | 1,580 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 53/100 |
| Albion | 2,356 | 33.9% | 1,739 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 41/100 |
| Fullerton | 1,535 | 22.7% | 2,172 Mbps | 5 | C | 31/100 |
| St. Edward | 967 | 19.4% | 1,742 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Spalding | 677 | 11.4% | 1,498 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 31/100 |
| Wolbach | 464 | 17.0% | 199 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 51/100 |
| Loretto | 372 | 43.8% | 665 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Belgrade | 296 | 20.3% | 542 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 41/100 |
| Boone | 238 | 55.9% | 659 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Primrose | 220 | 63.2% | 779 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Greeley | 136 | 28.7% | 576 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cedar Rapids?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, 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 Cedar Rapids
| Vyve Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
| Stealth Broadband | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Viaero Wireless | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cedar Rapids Internet Providers
Based on 5 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Cedar Rapids residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 89.7% coverage in Cedar Rapids.
At a national level, based on 1199 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.67 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cedar Rapids Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar Rapids Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) |  (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cedar Rapids
Based on data reported by Cedar Rapids ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Vyve Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cedar Rapids. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar Rapids Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cedar Rapids?
Of the providers in Cedar Rapids, customers rate Great Plains Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cedar Rapids where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Nebraska or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Great Plains Communications is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cedar Rapids
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar Rapids Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Nebraska
Customer Reviews
A Valley, NE Customer
Quantum Fiber
March 16, 2026 The customer service for Quantum Fiber is the most horrible I've ever seen in my life sadly. Today the customer service gal named Deanne or Deanna, I couldn't understand her, that I got was rude, she kept making me repeat myself several times throughout the phone calls because she wasn't paying attention, she hung up on me three different times and I had to keep calling back, and I asked to talk to a manager several times and she absolutely refused to connect me to a manager so if you ever have any problems with this service guess what you will not get connected with a service manager to resolve any issues because the customer service people that answer the phone are very controlling and they need to know every single detail before they'll even think about POSSIBLY letting you talk to a service manager. Our service was supposed to be set up a few days after we paid for it and it didn't end up getting set up for 3 weeks! Don't waste your time or money!
A Lincoln, NE Customer
Allo Fiber
March 15, 2026 Allo has been very willing to work with me on any issues i have. They were also willing to open up some ports and even gave me the password so i could do it myself. Allo has also been very upfront of why the price barely increased, and are very open to where the money we pay goes to. Allo beats the competition (windstream and spectrum) by ten fold, not even close. They were very easy to contact and start a service through. even going as far to trench in my fiber line and lay grass where it got torn up a little. Not to mention i can do everything online with them, even trouble shooting.
A Gretna, NE Customer
Cox Cable
March 04, 2026 Cox is a large, impersonal provider. Historically, in this area they have not been threatened so are not motivated to have a fair price for their service. Recently a Fiber Optic company came into the area and only now have they offered a lower price, but only if you lock into it for two years. It feels icky. Not only that, but when I did lock in with them, they required me to get a new router and sent one which was damaged. It took an in-person visit to get it corrected and when I did the rep said I actually did not need the new router.
A Omaha, NE Customer
Cox Cable
January 21, 2026 They are trying to make it so we will be needing their internet more. We just switched from Century Link and we’re getting faster internet, for less. In two years, they said that the price will increase. My wife and I are hoping century link will pull it together because we dislike how Cox treats its customers. We cannot stand them but they are the only other option in our market for the speeds we want.
A Omaha, NE Customer
CenturyLink DSL
December 15, 2025 I have had century link since I bought my house and it has never worked well on my phone. Every time I get home I have to disconnect my phone from WiFi to do anything. It works for my home security and cameras and streaming devices, but for my phone specifically the signal is just awful and there seems to be no fix.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cedar Rapids?
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 Cedar Rapids is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Vyve Broadband. 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 Cedar Rapids is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Great Plains Communications has the broadest coverage in Cedar Rapids, available to 99.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.