10 Best Internet Providers in Friend, NE

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Friend, NE?

Glenwood Telephone is the best internet provider in Friend based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Glenwood Telephone had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Friend, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Glenwood Telephone is an option for 4.45% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Friend, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Friend

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Friend Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Glenwood Telephone is the best internet service provider for Friend residents. Glenwood Telephone was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Diode wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 75.6% coverage in Friend.

At a national level, based on 466 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Diode is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Friend?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Glenwood Telephone. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Zito Media 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 Friend

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Windstream	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	BIG RED Communications	200 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Glenwood Telephone	30 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Diode	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Friend

Based on data reported by Friend ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zito Media. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Friend. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glenwood Telephone. This indicates Glenwood reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Friend?

Nebraska customers rate Glenwood Telephone 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.

Glenwood Telephone received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Diode is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Friend customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Friend

Friend 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 Friend below, including the metrics used and how Friend compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.

Friend ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Friend	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Friend that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	79.98%	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.	835 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 Friend.	7.1	7.7	6.8

 

Friend Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Friend	Nebraska	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	3%	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	67%	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.	67%	76%	76%

Friend ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Friend is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Friend is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Friend have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Friend 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.

88% of Friend households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Friend 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 Friend?

How Much Speed does a Friend Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Friend is 2.5, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Friend's average household income is $81,911 which is higher than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Friend also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 3% 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 Friend has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Friend households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% 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 Friend?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Friend?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Friend, NE.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Friend?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Friend?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Friend?

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 Friend is Glenwood.
• The fastest internet provider should be Zito Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glenwood Telephone may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Friend is Glenwood.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Friend, 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 Friend compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Friend 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 Friend's B- ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.