9 Best Internet Providers in Clay Center, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Clay Center, 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 Clay Center, NE?

Glenwood Telephone is the best internet provider in Clay Center based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Glenwood Telephone had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Clay Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Glenwood Telephone is an option for 100.00% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Clay Center, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Clay Center

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clay Center Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Glenwood Telephone is the best internet service provider for Clay Center residents. Glenwood Telephone was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 95.3% coverage in Clay Center.

At a national level, based on 448 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clay Center?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Glenwood Telephone. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Zito Media 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 Clay Center

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Glenwood Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	150 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Hamilton Telecommunications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clay Center

Based on data reported by Clay Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zito Media. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Clay Center. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glenwood Telephone. This indicates Glenwood reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay Center?

Nebraska customers rate Glenwood Telephone 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.

Glenwood Telephone received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Clay Center customers with an average price rating of 2.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Clay Center

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

Clay Center ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Clay Center	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Clay Center that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.54%	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.	970 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 Clay Center.	8.1	7.7	6.8

 

Clay Center Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Clay Center	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.	2.5	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.	5%	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.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	67%	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.	67%	76%	76%

Clay Center ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Clay Center is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Clay Center is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Clay Center have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Clay Center 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.

86% of Clay Center households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Clay Center 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 Clay Center?

How Much Speed does a Clay Center Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Clay Center is 2.5, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Clay Center's average household income is $80,292 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.

Clay Center also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 5% 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 Clay Center has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Clay Center households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay Center?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clay Center?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clay Center?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clay Center?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Clay Center?

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 Clay Center is Glenwood.
• The fastest internet provider should be Zito Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glenwood Telephone may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Clay Center is Glenwood.
• Viasat, HughesNet, Hamilton Telecommunications, Glenwood Telephone, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Clay Center, 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 Clay Center compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Clay Center 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 Clay Center's B ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.