Best Internet Providers in Hayes County, NE
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hayes County, NE
Hayes County has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Hayes County.
Ranks compare Hayes County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Hayes County, NE at a Glance
Hayes County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Great Plains Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Vistabeam
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Consolidated
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Hayes County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hayes County, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Hayes County based on 2 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 Hayes 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 Hayes County
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- BWTelcom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Vistabeam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- Consolidated - fiber coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - dsl coverage map
- Consolidated - dsl coverage map
How Hayes County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Hayes County's report card score is tied 88th of 93 and its connectivity index is 93rd of 93.
| Measure | Hayes County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 39.7% | 80th of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 696 Mbps | 79th of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.5 | Tied 85th of 93 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Platte County (9.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 71st 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 | 89% | Tied 80th of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 82% | Tied 79th of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | 93rd of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 79th of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $69,250 | 51st of 93 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Sarpy County ($113,501) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | 91st of 93 | 17% | 16% | Wayne County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 39.7% of homes in Hayes County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Hayes County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,250 (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 Hayes County Compares to Its Neighbors
Hayes County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Dundy County has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Hitchcock County the fewest (15.8%); Hayes County has 39.7%.
Map of Hayes County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Hayes County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes County (this page) | 856 | 39.7% | 696 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 13/100 |
| Lincoln County | 34,676 | 91.7% | 1,831 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 44/100 |
| Chase County | 3,893 | 90.2% | 916 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 52/100 |
| Perkins County | 2,858 | 24.9% | 669 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 42/100 |
| Hitchcock County | 2,616 | 15.8% | 299 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 22/100 |
| Frontier County | 2,519 | 93.8% | 549 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 26/100 |
| Dundy County | 1,654 | 98.3% | 988 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 38/100 |
Internet in Hayes County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Hayes County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | 330 | 8.5% | 129 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 13/100 |
| Hayes Center | 321 | 73.8% | 1,482 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 13/100 |
ZIP codes in Hayes County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69032 (Hayes Center) | 504 | 47.2% | 955 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 13/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hayes County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Great Plains Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hayes County
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| BWTelcom | 1,000 |
| Consolidated (Nebraska) | 500 |
| Viaero Wireless | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Vistabeam | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hayes County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for 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 357 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 Hayes County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hayes County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayes County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BWTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hayes County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 652 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 | Hayes County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BWTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hayes County?
Of the providers in Hayes County, customers rate Great Plains Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hayes 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.
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.
The table below shows how customers in Hayes County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hayes County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayes County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Consolidated | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BWTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Hayes County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hayes County?
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 27.6% of Hayes County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
BWTelcom Fiber in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
BWTelcom offers Fiber service to 10.3% of Hayes County homes. Across the county, BWTelcom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Consolidated Fiber in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Hayes County homes. Across the county, Consolidated Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hayes County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
55.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.3% of Hayes 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 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Vistabeam Fixed Wireless in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
41.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
Vistabeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.4% of Hayes County homes. Across the county, Vistabeam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
128 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.1% of Hayes County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 128 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the 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?
Great Plains Communications DSL in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 85.4% of Hayes County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Consolidated DSL in Hayes County, NE
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) offers DSL service to 14.3% of Hayes County homes. Across the county, Consolidated DSL has speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the county. Consolidated DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hayes County from Consolidated in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 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 Great Plains 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 Hayes County is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Great Plains Communications has the broadest coverage in Hayes County, available to 85.4% 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.