11 Best Internet Providers in Pawnee County, OK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Pawnee County, OK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pawnee County, OK?

Cimtel is the highest-rated internet provider in Pawnee County based on 43 Oklahoma customer reviews, and Cimtel 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 Pawnee County, Oklahoma, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pawnee County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pawnee County Internet Providers

Based on 43 reviews from Oklahoma internet customers, Cimtel is the best internet service provider for Pawnee County residents. Cimtel was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Oklahoma, with 4.63 out of 5 stars and 88.6% coverage in Pawnee County.

At a national level, based on 2005 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Cimtel is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.85 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pawnee County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Pawnee County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Cimtel.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Pawnee County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	ProValue.Net	1,000 Mbps
	Cimtel	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Osage Broadband	100 Mbps
	AtLink Broadband	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AirLink	30 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 Cimtel. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pawnee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 644 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cimtel. This indicates Cimtel reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pawnee County?

Oklahoma customers rate Cimtel 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.

Cimtel received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pawnee County customers with an average price rating of 4.88 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Pawnee County

Pawnee County 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 county 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 Pawnee County below, including the metrics used and how Pawnee County compares to the rest of Oklahoma and nation.

Pawnee County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Pawnee County	Oklahoma	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pawnee County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	52.49%	70.92%	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.	623 Mbps	3,401 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 Pawnee County.	5.6	8.2	6.8

 

Pawnee County Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pawnee County	Oklahoma	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	5%	9%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	78%	88%	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.	45%	66%	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.	45%	67%	76%

Pawnee County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pawnee County is C, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pawnee County is high with a score of 29 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pawnee County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pawnee County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

78% of Pawnee County households have an internet connection despite having 98.67% availability. 45% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 45% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 45% subscribe to it. A very low number of Pawnee County 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 Counties Compare to Pawnee County?

How Much Speed does a Pawnee County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pawnee County is 2.6, which is larger than the Oklahoma average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pawnee County's average household income is $58,615 which is about average for the Oklahoma average of $72,520 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Pawnee County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oklahoma average of 16%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Oklahoma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Pawnee County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pawnee County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Pawnee County, OK.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pawnee County?

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 Cimtel.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cimtel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cimtel may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Pawnee County is Cimtel.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pawnee County, 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 Pawnee County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Pawnee County 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 Pawnee County's C ISP Report Card and 29 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.