11 Best Internet Providers in Hayland, NE
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| Hayland ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 842 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 | |
| Real Hayland Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Hayland has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Hayland.
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Hayland has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Hayland.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hayland, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Hayland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hayland, NE?
Glenwood Telephone is the best internet provider in Hayland 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 Hayland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Glenwood Telephone is an option for 73.68% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hayland, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hayland
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hayland Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayland Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 8 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Glenwood Telephone is the best internet service provider for Hayland residents. Glenwood Telephone 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 Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 10.5% coverage in Hayland.
At a national level, based on 1385 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hayland?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hayland?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Hayland, the fastest internet in the city comes from Glenwood Telephone.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hayland
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Glenwood Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| BIG RED Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 150 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hayland
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayland Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hayland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Glenwood Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hayland. 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 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 Hayland?
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. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hayland customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hayland, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hayland
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayland Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hayland 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 Hayland below, including the metrics used and how Hayland compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hayland that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 73.68% | 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. | 842 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 Hayland. | 5.1 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 7% | 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. | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 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. | 69% | 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. | 69% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hayland ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hayland is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hayland is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hayland have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hayland 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.
95% of Hayland households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Hayland 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 Hayland?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hayland Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hayland is 2.5, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hayland's average household income is $88,043 which is higher than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Hayland also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Hayland has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hayland households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hayland?
Glenwood Fiber in Hayland, NE
Glenwood Telephone offers Fiber service to 73.7% of Hayland homes. Across the city, Glenwood Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hayland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hayland, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hayland?
Windstream DSL in Hayland, NE
Windstream offers DSL service to 17.1% of Hayland homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hayland?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Hayland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 611 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 500, with an average of 265 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Hayland homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.2% of Hayland homes. Across the city, BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.0% of Hayland homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.7% of Hayland homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Hayland homes. Across the city, 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 24 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.5% of Hayland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.5% of Hayland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of Hayland homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hayland, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of Hayland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hayland?
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 Hayland is Glenwood.
- The fastest internet provider should be Glenwood Telephone. 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 Hayland is Glenwood.
- Windstream, Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hayland, 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 Hayland compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hayland 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 Hayland's C ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 10 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
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