10 Best Internet Providers in Crab Orchard, NE
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| Crab Orchard ISP Report Card | D+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 814 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real Crab Orchard Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard.
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Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Crab Orchard, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Crab Orchard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Crab Orchard, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Crab Orchard based on 11 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Crab Orchard, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Crab Orchard
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Crab Orchard Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Crab Orchard Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | 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 |
Based on 11 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Crab Orchard residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 58.7% coverage in Crab Orchard.
At a national level, based on 2246 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Crab Orchard?
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Coverage map for each provider in Crab Orchard
- Nextlink - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- BIG RED Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Diode - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map

Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Crab Orchard?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, 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 Crab Orchard
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| BIG RED Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 25 Mbps | ||
| Diode | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Crab Orchard
| ISP / Tech Type | Crab Orchard Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | 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 |
Based on data reported by Crab Orchard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Crab Orchard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,266 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 Crab Orchard?
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. Diode is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Crab Orchard customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Crab Orchard, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Crab Orchard
| ISP / Tech Type | Crab Orchard Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard below, including the metrics used and how Crab Orchard compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Crab Orchard that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 27.17% | 84.26% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 814 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Crab Orchard. | 4.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 6% | 12% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 96% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 91% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 57% | 75% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 57% | 77% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Crab Orchard ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Crab Orchard is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Crab Orchard is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Crab Orchard have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Crab Orchard 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.
87% of Crab Orchard households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
How Much Speed does a Crab Orchard Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Crab Orchard is 2.7, which is larger than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Crab Orchard’s average household income is $76,918 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $86,676 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Crab Orchard also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Nebraska who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Crab Orchard has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Crab Orchard households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Crab Orchard?
Nextlink Fiber in Crab Orchard, NE
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 27.2% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Crab Orchard, NE
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Crab Orchard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Crab Orchard, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Crab Orchard?
Windstream DSL in Crab Orchard, NE
Windstream offers DSL service to 40.2% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 104 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Crab Orchard?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.7% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.7% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Diode Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
Diode offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.7% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, Diode Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 686 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 400, with an average of 296 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.4% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 140 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 109 Mbps throughout the city.
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.6% of Crab Orchard 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Crab Orchard, NE
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.9% of Crab Orchard homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Crab Orchard?
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 Crab Orchard is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Crab Orchard is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Crab Orchard, 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 Crab Orchard compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Crab Orchard 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 Crab Orchard’s D+ ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
Customer Reviews
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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