11 Best Internet Providers in Lushton, NE
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| Lushton ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 730 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 | |
| Real Lushton 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.
Lushton 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 Lushton.
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Lushton 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 Lushton.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Mainstay Communications
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Glenwood
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lushton, 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 Lushton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lushton, NE?
Glenwood Telephone is the best internet provider in Lushton 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 Lushton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Glenwood Telephone is an option for 38.60% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lushton, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lushton
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lushton Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lushton Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Mainstay Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 7 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Glenwood Telephone is the best internet service provider for Lushton residents. Glenwood Telephone was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 21.1% coverage in Lushton.
At a national level, based on 1172 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 Lushton?
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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 Lushton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Glenwood Telephone. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mainstay Communications 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 Lushton
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Glenwood Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mainstay Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| BIG RED Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lushton
| ISP / Tech Type | Lushton Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Mainstay Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lushton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mainstay Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lushton. 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.
Additionally, 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 Lushton?
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. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lushton customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lushton, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lushton
| ISP / Tech Type | Lushton Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mainstay Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lushton 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 Lushton below, including the metrics used and how Lushton compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lushton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 65.35% | 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. | 730 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 Lushton. | 4.6 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 97% | 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. | 74% | 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% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lushton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lushton is C, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lushton is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lushton have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lushton 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 Lushton households have an internet connection despite having 98.25% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Lushton 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 Lushton?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lushton Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lushton is 2.6, which is larger than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lushton's average household income is $100,688 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.
Lushton also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Lushton has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lushton households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lushton?
Mainstay Communications Fiber in Lushton, NE
Mainstay Communications offers Fiber service to 50.4% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Mainstay Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Glenwood Fiber in Lushton, NE
Glenwood Telephone offers Fiber service to 16.2% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Glenwood Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lushton, NE
Windstream offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lushton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lushton, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lushton?
Windstream DSL in Lushton, NE
Windstream offers DSL service to 15.4% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lushton from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lushton?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Lushton homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 124 Mbps throughout the city.
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.3% of Lushton 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
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.2% of Lushton homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 414 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 86 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of Lushton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Glenwood Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
Glenwood Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.9% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Glenwood Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 25, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.8% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.1% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.5% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Lushton, NE
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.9% of Lushton homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lushton?
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 Lushton is Glenwood.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mainstay Communications. 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 Lushton is Glenwood.
- HughesNet, GigFire, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Lushton, 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 Lushton compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lushton 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 Lushton's C ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
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