Best Internet Providers in Cortland, NE
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cortland, NE
Cortland has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Cortland.
Ranks compare Cortland with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cortland, NE at a Glance
Cortland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Diode
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Cortland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cortland, NE?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Cortland based on 9 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cortland?
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 Cortland
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- BIG RED Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Diode - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cortland Compares to Places Its Size
Cortland's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Cortland | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Gage County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.7% | bottom 42% | 89.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,484 Mbps | top 50% | 2,098 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 17% | 8.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 13% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 50% | 68% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | top 3% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,666 | top 41% | $72,041 | $86,676 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 63.7% of homes in Cortland, against 89.7% across Gage County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Cortland are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,666 (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 Cortland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cortland?
Windstream Fiber in Cortland, NE
Availability:
35.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 35.8% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Cortland, NE
Availability:
27.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 27.9% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cortland?
Diode Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Diode offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Diode Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Cortland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
178 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 178 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
757 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 757 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 356 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
67.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.5% of Cortland homes. Across the city, BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
35.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.2% of Cortland homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 126 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.0% of Cortland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.0% of Cortland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Cortland, NE
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.2% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cortland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Cortland, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cortland?
Windstream DSL in Cortland, NE
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
116 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 67.9% of Cortland homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 116 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 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cortland from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Cortland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cortland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cortland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cortland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68331 | 1,000 | 60.8% | 1,435 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 66/100 |
How Cortland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cortland that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Hickman has the most homes with fiber (87.2%) and Firth the fewest (37.8%); Cortland has 63.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland (this page) | 1,020 | 63.7% | 1,484 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 66/100 |
| Hickman | 3,439 | 87.2% | 4,055 Mbps | 10.2 | A- | 76/100 |
| Firth | 1,958 | 37.8% | 1,281 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 67/100 |
| Adams | 1,257 | 74.9% | 1,691 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 42/100 |
| Martell | 811 | 23.1% | 997 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 61/100 |
| Pickrell | 645 | 95.0% | 1,935 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Clatonia | 555 | 47.2% | 1,354 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Hallam | 541 | 78.0% | 1,811 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 56/100 |
| Holland | 392 | 61.0% | 1,626 Mbps | 10.3 | B | 62/100 |
| Princeton | 315 | 7.6% | 768 Mbps | 8.8 | C | 70/100 |
| Sprague | 259 | 61.0% | 1,631 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cortland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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 Cortland
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| BIG RED Communications | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Diode | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cortland Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Cortland residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Diode wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Cortland.
At a national level, based on 2362 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 Cortland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cortland, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cortland Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cortland
Based on data reported by Cortland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cortland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,252 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cortland Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cortland?
Of the providers in Cortland, customers rate Diode the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cortland 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.
Diode is rated 4.00 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 Cortland, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cortland
| ISP / Tech Type | Cortland Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (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 Cortland?
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 Cortland is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cortland is Diode.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Diode has the broadest coverage in Cortland, available to 99.2% 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.