Best Internet Providers in Jefferson County, NE
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jefferson County, NE
Jefferson County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Jefferson County.
Ranks compare Jefferson County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Jefferson County, NE at a Glance
Jefferson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Diode
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Jefferson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jefferson County, NE?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Jefferson County based on 16 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Diode - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Zito - fiber coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- Diode - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - dsl coverage map
How Jefferson County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Jefferson County's report card score is tied 16th of 93 and its connectivity index is 74th of 93.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 87.1% | 30th of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,655 Mbps | 21st of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 21st of 93 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Platte County (9.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 53rd of 93 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Colfax County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 77th of 93 | 12% | 15% | Blaine County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 74th of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 82nd of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | Tied 39th of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 48th of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $62,580 | 74th of 93 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Sarpy County ($113,501) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 65th of 93 | 17% | 16% | Wayne County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 87.1% of homes in Jefferson County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Jefferson County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,580 (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 Jefferson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Jefferson County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Kansas. Among them, Gage County has the most homes with fiber (89.7%) and Washington County, KS the fewest (57.8%); Jefferson County has 87.1%.
Map of Jefferson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Jefferson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County (this page) | 7,240 | 87.1% | 1,655 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 30/100 |
| Gage County | 21,704 | 89.7% | 2,098 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Saline County | 14,292 | 81.7% | 1,830 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 43/100 |
| Fillmore County | 5,551 | 75.4% | 1,246 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 35/100 |
| Washington County, KS | 5,530 | 57.8% | 831 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Thayer County | 5,034 | 76.7% | 1,446 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Republic County, KS | 4,674 | 79.3% | 1,733 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 21/100 |
Internet in Jefferson County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | 4,481 | 94.2% | 1,914 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Plymouth | 615 | 99.5% | 1,621 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Diller | 502 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Daykin | 382 | 24.9% | 737 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Jansen | 351 | 69.8% | 1,138 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 20/100 |
| Endicott | 235 | 89.4% | 1,692 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Thompson | 173 | 83.2% | 1,656 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Steele City | 139 | 36.0% | 481 Mbps | 2.2 | D | 30/100 |
| Reynolds | 102 | 36.3% | 786 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Powell | 100 | 62.0% | 1,415 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 32/100 |
| Gladstone | 88 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 31/100 |
| Harbine | 56 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 20/100 |
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68352 (Fairbury) | 5,102 | 92.2% | 1,869 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 33/100 |
| 68424 (Plymouth) | 688 | 97.7% | 1,545 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 20/100 |
| 68342 (Diller) | 504 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 29/100 |
| 68377 (Jansen) | 386 | 72.3% | 1,107 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 20/100 |
| 68338 (Daykin) | 274 | 0.0% | 473 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 33/100 |
| 68350 (Endicott) | 179 | 76.0% | 1,579 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 30/100 |
| 68440 (Steele City) | 91 | 22.0% | 334 Mbps | 2.3 | D- | 29/100 |
| 68429 (Reynolds) | 40 | 25.0% | 587 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Jefferson County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 2,000 |
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 |
| Diode | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viaero Wireless | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Jefferson County Internet Providers
Based on 16 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Jefferson County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.60 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 62.0% coverage in Jefferson County.
At a national level, based on 4323 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 Jefferson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jefferson County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jefferson County
Based on data reported by Jefferson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Jefferson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,738 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
Of the providers in Jefferson County, customers rate Diode the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jefferson 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.
Diode is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Jefferson County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jefferson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Jefferson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Windstream Fiber in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,991 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 72.7% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,991 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Diode Fiber in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Diode offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Diode Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Zito Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,097 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,097 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Great Plains Communications Fiber. Great Plains Communications Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from Great Plains Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the county.
Diode Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Diode offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Diode Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Jefferson 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 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
121 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.3% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 121 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.2% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 107 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
461 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.9% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 461 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 101 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Spectrum Cable in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
56.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 56.7% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Windstream DSL in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
121 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 45.9% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 121 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jefferson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Great Plains Communications DSL in Jefferson County, NE
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 1.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Jefferson County is Diode.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Diode has the broadest coverage in Jefferson County, available to 98.4% 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.