15 Best Internet Providers in Norfolk, NE
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Norfolk ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,122 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Norfolk 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.
Norfolk has 15 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 Norfolk.
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Norfolk has 15 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 Norfolk.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Norfolk, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Norfolk 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 Norfolk, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Great Plains Communications is an option for 2.58% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Norfolk, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Norfolk
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Norfolk Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Norfolk Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (4) | (163) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pierce | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 21 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Norfolk residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Allo wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.22 out of 5 stars and 89.7% coverage in Norfolk.
At a national level, based on 2309 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Allo is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.39 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Norfolk?
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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 Norfolk?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Quantum Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Allo 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 Norfolk
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Allo | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Pierce Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Stealth Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Norfolk
| ISP / Tech Type | Norfolk Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pierce | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Norfolk ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Allo. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Norfolk. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Norfolk?
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. Quantum Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Norfolk customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Norfolk, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Norfolk
| ISP / Tech Type | Norfolk Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Allo | (0) | (9) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pierce | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Norfolk 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 Norfolk below, including the metrics used and how Norfolk compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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Norfolk | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Norfolk that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 91.64% | 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. | 2,122 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 Norfolk. | 9.4 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 93% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 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. | 66% | 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. | 66% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Norfolk ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Norfolk is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Norfolk is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Norfolk have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Norfolk 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.
85% of Norfolk households have an internet connection despite having 99.78% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
How Much Speed does a Norfolk Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Norfolk is 2.4, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Norfolk's average household income is $71,736 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $84,618 and about average for 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.
Norfolk also has 14% 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 Norfolk has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Norfolk households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Norfolk?
Allo Fiber in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Allo offers Fiber service to 89.7% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Allo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Pierce Fiber in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pierce Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Pierce Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,565 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,565 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 975 Mbps throughout the city.
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Norfolk?
Sparklight Cable in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 92.5% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Norfolk?
Centurylink DSL in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 95.5% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 35 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 100, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Norfolk from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Norfolk?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 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 city.
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 200 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
126 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 126 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
75.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.7% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.2% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.2% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Norfolk, NE
Availability:
22.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.5% of Norfolk homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Norfolk?
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 Norfolk is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Allo. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Norfolk is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Norfolk 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 Norfolk's A- ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100