6 Best Internet Providers in Hayes County, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Hayes 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 Hayes County, NE?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hayes County

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

Based on 2 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Hayes County residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 337 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hayes County?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hayes County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	BWTelcom	1,000 Mbps
	Consolidated (Nebraska)	500 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	150 Mbps
	Vistabeam	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hayes County

Based on data reported by Hayes County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through BWTelcom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hayes 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.

However, actual customers in the county 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hayes County?

Nebraska customers rate Great Plains Communications 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.

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.

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

Rated Affordability in Hayes County

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

Hayes County ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Hayes County	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hayes County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	39.72%	84.26%	71.53%
	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.	696 Mbps	2,533 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Hayes County.	2.5	7.3	7.1

 

Hayes County Digital Connectivity Index: 13 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hayes 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.	2.2	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.	6%	12%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	89%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	91%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	26%	75%	76%
	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.	31%	77%	77%

Hayes County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hayes County is D, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hayes County is high with a score of 13 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hayes County have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hayes 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 Hayes County households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 26% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 33% 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 26% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 31% subscribe to it. A very low number of Hayes 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 Hayes County?

How Much Speed does a Hayes County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hayes County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hayes County’s average household income is $69,250 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $86,676 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Hayes County also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Nebraska who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hayes County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hayes County households are much more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hayes County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hayes County?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hayes County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hayes County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Hayes 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 Hayes County is Great Plains Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be BWTelcom. 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 Hayes County is Great Plains Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Great Plains Communications has the broadest coverage in Hayes 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 Hayes County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hayes 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 Hayes County’s D ISP Report Card and 13 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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