12 Best Internet Providers in Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE?

Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Northwest Omaha based on 25 Omaha customer reviews, and Great Plains Communications 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Northwest Omaha, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Northwest Omaha

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Northwest Omaha Internet Providers

Based on 25 reviews from Omaha internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Northwest Omaha 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 Omaha, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.2% coverage in Northwest Omaha.

At a national level, based on 2628 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northwest Omaha?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Great Plains Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Northwest Omaha

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Western Iowa Wireless	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northwest Omaha

Based on data reported by Northwest Omaha ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Northwest Omaha. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Northwest Omaha?

Omaha customers rate Great Plains Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 Northwest Omaha customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Northwest Omaha

Northwest Omaha 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 neighborhood 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 Northwest Omaha below, including the metrics used and how Northwest Omaha compares to the rest of Omaha and nation.

Northwest Omaha ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Northwest Omaha	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Northwest Omaha that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.94%	77.06%	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.	2,572 Mbps	2,952 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 Northwest Omaha.	8.6	7.7	6.8

 

Northwest Omaha Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Northwest Omaha	Nebraska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	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.	15%	13%	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%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	92%	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.	87%	79%	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.	87%	80%	76%

Northwest Omaha ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Northwest Omaha is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Northwest Omaha is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Northwest Omaha have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Northwest Omaha ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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 Northwest Omaha households have an internet connection despite having 99.95% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Northwest Omaha 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Northwest Omaha?

How Much Speed does a Northwest Omaha Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Northwest Omaha is 2.5, which is smaller than the Omaha average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Northwest Omaha's average household income is $95,969 which is higher than the Omaha average of $95,277 and much higher than 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.

Northwest Omaha also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Omaha average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Omaha who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Northwest Omaha has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Northwest Omaha households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northwest Omaha?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Northwest Omaha?

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 Northwest Omaha is Great Plains Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. 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 Northwest Omaha is Great Plains Communications.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Northwest Omaha, 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 Northwest Omaha compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Northwest Omaha 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 Northwest Omaha's B+ ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.