12 Best Internet Providers in Howells, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Howells, 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 Howells, NE?

Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Howells based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Great Plains Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Howells, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Great Plains Communications is an option for 2.81% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Howells

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

Based on 10 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Howells residents. Great Plains Communications 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 76.3% coverage in Howells.

At a national level, based on 1444 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Howells?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Howells, the fastest internet in the city comes from Great Plains Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Howells

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Great Plains Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Stealth Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	200 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Skywave	100 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Stanton Telecom	50 Mbps
	Centurylink	40 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Howells

Based on data reported by Howells ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Howells. 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 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 Howells?

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. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Howells customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Howells

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

Howells ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Howells	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Howells that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	35.10%	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.	466 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 Howells.	6.5	7.7	6.8

 

Howells Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Howells	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.	2.2	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.	10%	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.	90%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	55%	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.	57%	76%	76%

Howells ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Howells is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Howells is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Howells have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Howells 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.

81% of Howells households have an internet connection despite having 98.23% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 1% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Howells 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 Howells?

How Much Speed does a Howells Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Howells is 2.2, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Howells's average household income is $77,691 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.

Howells also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Howells has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Howells households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Howells?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Howells?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Howells?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Howells?

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 Howells 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 Howells is Great Plains Communications.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Howells, 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 Howells compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Howells 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 Howells's C ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.