10 Best Internet Providers in Louisville, NE

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

Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Louisville 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 Louisville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Great Plains Communications is an option for 3.25% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Louisville

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

Based on 15 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Louisville 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 85.4% coverage in Louisville.

At a national level, based on 3829 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 Louisville?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Louisville

Based on data reported by Louisville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Louisville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Louisville?

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 Louisville customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Louisville

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

Louisville ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Louisville	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Louisville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.57%	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.	977 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 Louisville.	8.7	7.7	6.8

 

Louisville Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Louisville	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.	2.6	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.	16%	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.	93%	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.	75%	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.	75%	76%	76%

Louisville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Louisville is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Louisville is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Louisville have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Louisville 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.

93% of Louisville households have an internet connection despite having 99.77% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Louisville 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 Louisville?

How Much Speed does a Louisville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Louisville is 2.6, which is larger than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Louisville's average household income is $98,364 which is much higher than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and much 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.

Louisville also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Louisville has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Louisville households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% 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 Louisville?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Louisville?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Louisville?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Louisville?

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 Louisville 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 Louisville is Great Plains Communications.
• Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Louisville, 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 Louisville compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Louisville 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 Louisville's B ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.