11 Best Internet Providers in East Omaha, Omaha, NE

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Omaha, Omaha, NE?

Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in East Omaha based on 26 Omaha customer reviews, and Great Plains Communications 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 East Omaha, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Omaha

Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Omaha Internet Providers

Based on 26 reviews from Omaha internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for East Omaha 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 Omaha, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 74.8% coverage in East Omaha.

At a national level, based on 2616 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Omaha?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Quantum Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, FiberFirst 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 East Omaha

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	FiberFirst	5,000 Mbps
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	940 Mbps
	Western Iowa Wireless	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Nextlink	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Omaha

Based on data reported by East Omaha ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through FiberFirst. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in East Omaha. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Omaha?

Omaha customers rate Great Plains Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s East Omaha customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in East Omaha

East Omaha 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 neighborhood 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 East Omaha below, including the metrics used and how East Omaha compares to the rest of Omaha and nation.

East Omaha ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	East Omaha	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Omaha that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	36.29%	77.06%	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.	1,670 Mbps	2,952 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 East Omaha.	6.0	7.7	6.8

 

East Omaha Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East Omaha	Nebraska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.6	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.	16%	13%	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.	87%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	92%	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%	79%	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.	63%	80%	76%

East Omaha ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Omaha is C+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Omaha is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Omaha have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

81% of East Omaha households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of East Omaha 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 Neighborhoods Compare to East Omaha?

How Much Speed does a East Omaha Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Omaha is 2.1, which is smaller than the Omaha average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Omaha's average household income is $62,670 which is much lower than the Omaha average of $95,277 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

East Omaha also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Omaha average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Omaha who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Omaha has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Omaha households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Omaha?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in East Omaha?

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 East Omaha is Great Plains Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be FiberFirst. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in East Omaha is Great Plains Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in East Omaha, 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 East Omaha compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East Omaha 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 East Omaha's C+ ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.