Best Internet Providers in Clay Center, NE
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clay Center, NE
Clay Center has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Clay Center.
Ranks compare Clay Center with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Clay Center, NE at a Glance
Clay Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Glenwood
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Zito
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Nextlink
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 Clay Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clay Center, NE?
Glenwood Telephone is the highest-rated internet provider in Clay Center based on 7 Nebraska customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clay Center?
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 Clay Center
- Glenwood - fiber coverage map
- Zito - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- Glenwood - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton - fixed wireless coverage map
How Clay Center Compares to Places Its Size
Clay Center's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Clay Center | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Clay County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.1% | top 36% | 74.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 974 Mbps | bottom 39% | 1,276 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | top 7% | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 19% | 63% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,498 | top 29% | $78,175 | $86,676 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 13% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 94.1% of homes in Clay Center, against 74.4% across Clay County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Clay Center are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,498 (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 Clay Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay Center?
Glenwood Fiber in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone offers Fiber service to 93.8% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, Glenwood Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 89.3% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, Zito Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clay Center?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Glenwood Fixed Wireless in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, Glenwood Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 24 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 10, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Hamilton Fixed Wireless in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, Hamilton Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.4% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
22.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.3% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
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?
Windstream DSL in Clay Center, NE
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 93.4% of Clay Center homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Clay Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Clay Center has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Clay Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Clay Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68933 | 890 | 89.8% | 948 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 52/100 |
How Clay Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Clay Center that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Sutton has the most homes with fiber (88.3%) and Harvard the fewest (59.1%); Clay Center has 94.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center (this page) | 852 | 94.1% | 974 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 54/100 |
| Sutton | 1,699 | 88.3% | 1,788 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 37/100 |
| Harvard | 1,139 | 59.1% | 1,350 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Glenvil | 537 | 67.2% | 820 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Edgar | 510 | 83.9% | 1,729 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 24/100 |
| Fairfield | 465 | 81.7% | 906 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Deweese | 291 | 42.6% | 744 Mbps | 5 | C- | 39/100 |
| Saronville | 142 | 9.9% | 524 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Inland | 137 | 9.5% | 351 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 48/100 |
| School Creek | 126 | 7.1% | 570 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Verona | 81 | 0.0% | 496 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clay Center?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Glenwood Telephone | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viaero Wireless | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Hamilton Telecommunications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for 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. Hamilton Telecommunications wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Clay Center.
At a national level, based on 490 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clay Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clay Center, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay Center Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 1,000 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.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay Center Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay Center?
Of the providers in Clay Center, customers rate Glenwood Telephone the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clay Center 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.
Glenwood Telephone is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hamilton Telecommunications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Clay Center, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clay Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay Center Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (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 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, Nextlink, HughesNet, Hamilton Telecommunications, Glenwood Telephone, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Clay Center, available to 100.0% 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.