11 Best Internet Providers in Phelps County, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Phelps County, NE 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 Phelps County, NE?

Glenwood Telephone is the highest-rated internet provider in Phelps County based on 13 Nebraska customer reviews, and Glenwood Telephone 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 Phelps County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Phelps County

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

Based on 13 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Glenwood Telephone is the best internet service provider for Phelps County residents. Glenwood Telephone was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Quantum Fiber wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 1.2% coverage in Phelps County.

At a national level, based on 3156 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Glenwood Telephone is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Phelps County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Phelps County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Quantum Fiber.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	3,000 Mbps
	Glenwood Telephone	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	ATC Communications (Nebraska)	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viaero Wireless	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Phelps County

Based on data reported by Phelps County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in Phelps County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,000 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 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 Phelps County?

Nebraska customers rate Quantum Fiber 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.

Quantum Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Glenwood Telephone is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Phelps County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Phelps County

Phelps 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 Phelps County below, including the metrics used and how Phelps County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.

Phelps County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Phelps County	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Phelps County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	79.94%	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.	952 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 Phelps County.	5.7	7.7	6.8

 

Phelps County Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Phelps County	Nebraska	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.	2.3	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	63%	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.	63%	76%	76%

Phelps County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Phelps County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Phelps County is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Phelps County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Phelps 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.

83% of Phelps County households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Phelps 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 Phelps County?

How Much Speed does a Phelps County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Phelps County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Phelps County's average household income is $62,937 which is lower than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Phelps County also has 12% 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 Phelps County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Phelps County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% 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 Phelps County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Phelps 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 Phelps County is Glenwood.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. 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 Phelps County is Quantum Fiber.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and ATC Communications (Nebraska) has the broadest coverage in Phelps 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 Phelps County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Phelps 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 Phelps County's C+ ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.