Best Internet Providers in Pawnee County, NE
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pawnee County, NE
Pawnee County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Pawnee County.
Ranks compare Pawnee County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Pawnee County, NE at a Glance
Pawnee County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
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Cable
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Pawnee County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pawnee County, NE?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Pawnee County based on 12 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pawnee County?
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 Pawnee County
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- KwiKom Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blue Valley - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- Diode - fixed wireless coverage map
How Pawnee County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Pawnee County's report card score is tied 60th of 93 and its connectivity index is tied 76th of 93.
| Measure | Pawnee County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 47.7% | 78th of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,198 Mbps | 45th of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | 52nd of 93 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Platte County (9.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 53rd of 93 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Colfax County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 10th of 93 | 12% | 15% | Blaine County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 81% | 93rd of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 82nd of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | Tied 83rd of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | 92nd of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $61,436 | 83rd of 93 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Sarpy County ($113,501) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 65th of 93 | 17% | 16% | Wayne County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 47.7% of homes in Pawnee County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Pawnee County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,436 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Pawnee County Compares to Its Neighbors
Pawnee County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Kansas. Among them, Richardson County has the most homes with fiber (93.0%) and Johnson County the fewest (50.3%); Pawnee County has 47.7%.
Map of Pawnee County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Pawnee County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee County (this page) | 2,544 | 47.7% | 1,198 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 27/100 |
| Gage County | 21,704 | 89.7% | 2,098 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Nemaha County, KS | 10,273 | 62.6% | 1,107 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 42/100 |
| Marshall County, KS | 10,038 | 81.1% | 903 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 36/100 |
| Richardson County | 7,871 | 93.0% | 937 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Nemaha County | 7,074 | 71.2% | 1,429 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 39/100 |
| Johnson County | 5,290 | 50.3% | 1,389 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 37/100 |
Internet in Pawnee County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Pawnee County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee City | 1,143 | 76.9% | 1,668 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 34/100 |
| Table Rock | 499 | 49.3% | 1,356 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 19/100 |
| Du Bois | 301 | 1.3% | 490 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 23/100 |
| Steinauer | 273 | 4.0% | 578 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 21/100 |
| Burchard | 216 | 4.6% | 399 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 22/100 |
| Lewiston | 147 | 4.8% | 448 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 23/100 |
ZIP codes in Pawnee County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68420 (Pawnee City) | 1,284 | 67.1% | 1,527 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 33/100 |
| 68447 (Table Rock) | 448 | 54.9% | 1,466 Mbps | 5 | C | 19/100 |
| 68323 (Burchard) | 271 | 19.2% | 485 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 22/100 |
| 68441 (Steinauer) | 220 | 5.0% | 545 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 20/100 |
| 68345 (Du Bois) | 209 | 1.9% | 480 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 20/100 |
| 68380 (Lewiston) | 73 | 0.0% | 410 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pawnee County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Pawnee County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Diode | 1,000 |
| Blue Valley Technologies | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viaero Wireless | 100 |
| KwiKom Communications | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Pawnee County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Pawnee County Internet Providers
Based on 12 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Pawnee County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.60 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 72.1% coverage in Pawnee County.
At a national level, based on 3230 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 Pawnee County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pawnee County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pawnee County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Valley | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pawnee County
Based on data reported by Pawnee County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Pawnee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,209 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pawnee County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Valley | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pawnee County?
Of the providers in Pawnee County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pawnee County 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.
Verizon is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pawnee County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pawnee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pawnee County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Valley | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Pawnee County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?
Windstream Fiber in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
44.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,981 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 44.0% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,981 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 Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Pawnee County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Blue Valley Fiber in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Blue Valley Technologies offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Blue Valley Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
526 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 526 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 500, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
227 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 227 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
68.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.4% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Diode Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Diode offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.3% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Diode Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
115 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 115 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 53 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?
Spectrum Cable in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
48.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 48.7% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?
Windstream DSL in Pawnee County, NE
Availability:
53.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 53.2% of Pawnee County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 95 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 11 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Pawnee County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Pawnee County?
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 Pawnee County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pawnee County is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pawnee County, available to 91.0% 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.