Best Internet Providers in Dakota County, NE
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dakota County, NE
Dakota County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dakota County.
Ranks compare Dakota County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Dakota County, NE at a Glance
Dakota County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Sparklight
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Cable
Long Lines
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Fiber
Cable
ImOn Communications
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Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Dakota County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dakota County, NE?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Dakota County 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dakota County?
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 Dakota County
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Long Lines - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Long Lines - cable coverage map
- American Broadband - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- FiberFast - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dakota County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Dakota County's report card score is 20th of 93 and its connectivity index is tied 20th of 93.
| Measure | Dakota County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 95.0% | 12th of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 952 Mbps | Tied 63rd of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | Tied 16th of 93 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Platte County (9.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.9 | 3rd of 93 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Colfax County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 60th of 93 | 12% | 15% | Blaine County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 19th of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 50th of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 35th of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | Tied 77th of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $73,699 | 33rd of 93 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Sarpy County ($113,501) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 27th of 93 | 17% | 16% | Wayne County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 95.0% of homes in Dakota County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Dakota County are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,699 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Dakota County Compares to Its Neighbors
Dakota County has 4 neighbors, 2 of them in Iowa and South Dakota. Among them, Woodbury County, IA has the most homes with fiber (91.0%) and Thurston County the fewest (6.2%); Dakota County has 95.0%.
Map of Dakota County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Dakota County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County (this page) | 21,582 | 95.0% | 952 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 51/100 |
| Woodbury County, IA | 105,941 | 91.0% | 4,140 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Union County, SD | 16,811 | 91.0% | 1,848 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Thurston County | 6,773 | 6.2% | 410 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 58/100 |
| Dixon County | 5,606 | 74.9% | 880 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 44/100 |
Internet in Dakota County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 8.3% of homes in 68733 (Emerson) to 97.3% in 68776 (South Sioux City). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Dakota County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City | 16,031 | 97.5% | 1,020 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Dakota City | 2,842 | 95.0% | 903 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Homer | 881 | 85.7% | 842 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Hubbard | 676 | 95.7% | 496 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 41/100 |
| Jackson | 421 | 97.2% | 238 Mbps | 4 | C | 40/100 |
| Willis | 187 | 100.0% | 250 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
ZIP codes in Dakota County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68776 (South Sioux City) | 15,988 | 97.3% | 1,020 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| 68731 (Dakota City) | 2,870 | 96.8% | 908 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 37/100 |
| 68733 (Emerson) | 1,219 | 8.3% | 763 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 46/100 |
| 68030 (Homer) | 884 | 86.4% | 846 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 68741 (Hubbard) | 623 | 97.4% | 512 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 41/100 |
| 68743 (Jackson) | 606 | 98.0% | 244 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dakota County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Long Lines 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
| Long Lines | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| American Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| FiberFast by NNTC | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Dakota County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Dakota County Internet Providers
Based on 11 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Dakota County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.2% coverage in Dakota County.
At a national level, based on 2547 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 Dakota County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dakota County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (4) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans |
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 Long Lines. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Dakota County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,020 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FiberFast | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (4) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | 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 | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dakota County?
Of the providers in Dakota County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dakota County 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.
AT&T is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower 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 Dakota County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dakota County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (4) | (183) | 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 | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (0) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Dakota County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?
Long Lines Fiber in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Long Lines offers Fiber service to 79.9% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Long Lines Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications Fiber in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 60.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
FiberFast Fiber in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC offers Fiber service to 15.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, FiberFast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
752 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 752 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 500, with an average of 343 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 264 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.5% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.5% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, 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 125 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?
Sparklight Cable in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 83.3% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
American Broadband Cable in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
American Broadband offers Cable service to 4.4% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, American Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Long Lines Cable in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Cable service to 3.3% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, Long Lines Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dakota County?
CenturyLink DSL in Dakota County, NE
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 86.6% of Dakota County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the county.
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 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 AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dakota County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dakota County, available to 92.6% 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.