Best Internet Providers in Elsmere, NE
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elsmere, NE
Elsmere has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL 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 Elsmere.
Ranks compare Elsmere with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Elsmere, NE at a Glance
Elsmere Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Consolidated
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Great Plains Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Three River
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Elsmere ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elsmere, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Elsmere 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Elsmere?
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 Elsmere
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Three River - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Consolidated - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Consolidated - dsl coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - dsl coverage map
How Elsmere Compares to Places Its Size
Elsmere's report card score is in the top 41% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Elsmere | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Cherry County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.9% | top 32% | 87.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 808 Mbps | bottom 29% | 819 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.3 | top 47% | 3.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 13% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 62% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $55,018 | bottom 22% | $62,093 | $86,676 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.9% of homes in Elsmere, against 87.3% across Cherry County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Elsmere are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,018 (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 Elsmere
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elsmere?
Consolidated Fiber in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) offers Fiber service to 60.4% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, Consolidated Fiber has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 40.3% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Three River Fiber in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Three River Communications offers Fiber service to 36.5% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, Three River Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elsmere?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
800 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.5% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 800 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.5% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elsmere?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Elsmere, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elsmere?
CenturyLink DSL in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
47.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 47.8% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Consolidated DSL in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) offers DSL service to 40.3% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, Consolidated DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL in Elsmere, NE
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 40.3% of Elsmere homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Elsmere by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Elsmere
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Elsmere
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Elsmere Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Elsmere that have their own pages are all within 36 miles. Among them, Thedford has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bassett the fewest (3.2%); Elsmere has 96.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsmere (this page) | 159 | 96.9% | 808 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 54/100 |
| Ainsworth | 2,096 | 90.1% | 987 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 30/100 |
| Bassett | 864 | 3.2% | 268 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 29/100 |
| Long Pine | 543 | 92.6% | 576 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 34/100 |
| Thedford | 462 | 100.0% | 369 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 57/100 |
| Wood Lake | 230 | 77.0% | 823 Mbps | 4 | C- | 48/100 |
| Sparks | 198 | 95.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 38/100 |
| Purdum | 194 | 100.0% | 231 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 44/100 |
| Johnstown | 187 | 89.3% | 979 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 41/100 |
| Brewster | 176 | 93.2% | 518 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 33/100 |
| Dunning | 176 | 94.3% | 190 Mbps | 2 | C- | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elsmere?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Great Plains Communications and Three River 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 Elsmere
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Three River Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 800 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Consolidated (Nebraska) | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Elsmere Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Elsmere residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 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 36.5% coverage in Elsmere.
At a national level, based on 1376 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 Elsmere Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elsmere, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elsmere Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications |  (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Three River | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elsmere
Based on data reported by Elsmere ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Great Plains Communications and Three River Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Elsmere. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elsmere Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Three River | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elsmere?
Of the providers in Elsmere, customers rate Great Plains Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elsmere 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.
Great Plains Communications is rated 4.50 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 Elsmere, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elsmere
| ISP / Tech Type | Elsmere Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Three River | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Elsmere?
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 Elsmere is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Great Plains Communications and Three River Communications. 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 Elsmere is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elsmere, available to 91.2% 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.