Best Internet Providers in Kearney, NE
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kearney, NE
Kearney has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Kearney.
Ranks compare Kearney with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kearney, NE at a Glance
Kearney Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Allo
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Great Plains Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Kearney ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kearney, NE?
Allo is the highest-rated internet provider in Kearney based on 22 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 Kearney?
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 Kearney
- Allo - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Prairie Hills Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
How Kearney Compares to Places Its Size
Kearney's report card score is in the top 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 26%.
| Measure | Kearney | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Buffalo County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.9% | top 38% | 87.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,149 Mbps | bottom 30% | 1,891 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 32% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 9% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | bottom 44% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | bottom 41% | 75% | 75% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | bottom 37% | 80% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $76,339 | bottom 32% | $77,659 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 5% | 20% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 90.9% of homes in Kearney, against 87.0% across Buffalo County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Kearney are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,339 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Kearney
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
Allo Fiber in Kearney, NE
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Allo offers Fiber service to 86.9% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Allo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Kearney, NE
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,743 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 32.7% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,743 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.
Spectrum Fiber in Kearney, NE
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Kearney homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
251 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 251 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.7% of Kearney homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.7% of Kearney homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Prairie Hills Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
887 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 887 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 801 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
Spectrum Cable in Kearney, NE
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.0% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kearney?
Frontier DSL in Kearney, NE
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 84.4% of Kearney homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Kearney by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 74.4% of homes in 68849 to 95.0% in 68847. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kearney
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Kearney
How Kearney Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kearney that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Gibbon has the most homes with fiber (97.0%) and Elm Creek the fewest (71.9%); Kearney has 90.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney (this page) | 39,230 | 90.9% | 2,149 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Minden | 3,850 | 90.0% | 927 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| Gibbon | 2,639 | 97.0% | 982 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Elm Creek | 1,551 | 71.9% | 942 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Axtell | 1,321 | 85.4% | 941 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 64/100 |
| Pleasanton | 943 | 5.7% | 964 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 42/100 |
| Riverdale | 891 | 37.1% | 939 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 63/100 |
| Amherst | 719 | 8.5% | 914 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Odessa | 684 | 44.9% | 969 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 63/100 |
| Funk | 509 | 90.2% | 966 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 51/100 |
| Lowell | 407 | 91.2% | 944 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kearney?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Allo.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kearney
| Allo | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Prairie Hills Wireless | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viaero Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kearney Internet Providers
Based on 22 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Allo is the best internet service provider for Kearney residents. Allo was rated at an average of 4.30 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Great Plains Communications wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 32.7% coverage in Kearney.
At a national level, based on 4403 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 Kearney Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kearney, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kearney Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allo | (0) | (10) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (5) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kearney
Based on data reported by Kearney ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Allo. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Kearney. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,300 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 Allo. This indicates Allo reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kearney Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allo | (0) | (10) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kearney?
Of the providers in Kearney, customers rate Great Plains Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kearney 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. Allo is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kearney, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kearney
| ISP / Tech Type | Kearney Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (10) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Kearney?
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 Kearney is Allo.
- The fastest internet provider should be Allo. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Allo may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kearney is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kearney, available to 97.1% 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.