14 Best Internet Providers in Dakota County, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Dakota County, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dakota County, NE?

FiberFast by NNTC is the highest-rated internet provider in Dakota County based on 11 Nebraska customer reviews, and FiberFast by NNTC 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 Dakota County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dakota County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dakota County Internet Providers

Based on 11 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet service provider for Dakota County residents. FiberFast by NNTC was rated at an average of 3.00 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 61.0% coverage in Dakota County.

At a national level, based on 2271 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, FiberFast by NNTC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dakota County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by FiberFast by NNTC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight, Long Lines, ImOn Communications, American Broadband, and Great Plains Communications 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 Dakota County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	American Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	ImOn Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Long Lines	1,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	FiberFast by NNTC	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dakota County

Based on data reported by Dakota County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight, Long Lines, ImOn Communications, American Broadband, and Great Plains Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dakota County. 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 county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with FiberFast by NNTC. This indicates FiberFast reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dakota County?

Nebraska customers rate FiberFast by NNTC 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.

FiberFast by NNTC received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. American Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dakota County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Dakota County

Dakota County 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 county 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 Dakota County below, including the metrics used and how Dakota County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.

Dakota County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Dakota County	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dakota County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.88%	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.	934 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 Dakota County.	8.0	7.7	6.8

 

Dakota County Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dakota County	Nebraska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.0	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.	8%	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.	93%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	63%	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.	64%	76%	76%

Dakota County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dakota County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dakota County is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dakota County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dakota County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

82% of Dakota County households have an internet connection despite having 99.31% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Dakota County 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 Counties Compare to Dakota County?

How Much Speed does a Dakota County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dakota County is 3.0, which is larger than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dakota County's average household income is $71,872 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $84,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Dakota County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 8% 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 Dakota County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dakota County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% 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 Dakota County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dakota County?

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 Dakota County is FiberFast.
• The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight, Long Lines, ImOn Communications, American Broadband, and Great Plains Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, FiberFast by NNTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dakota County is FiberFast.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dakota County, 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 Dakota County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dakota County 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 Dakota County's B ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.