Best Internet Providers in Phelps County, NE
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Phelps County, NE
Phelps County has 13 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 Phelps County.
Ranks compare Phelps County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Phelps County, NE at a Glance
Phelps County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Glenwood
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
ATC Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Phelps County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Phelps County, NE?
Glenwood Telephone is the highest-rated internet provider in Phelps County based on 17 Nebraska customer reviews, and Verizon 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Phelps 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 Phelps County
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Glenwood - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- ATC Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- ATC Communications - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- ATC Communications - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Phelps County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Phelps County's report card score is tied 28th of 93 and its connectivity index is 44th of 93.
| Measure | Phelps County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.3% | Tied 46th of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,010 Mbps | 54th of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | 27th 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 | 6% | Tied 60th of 93 | 12% | 15% | Blaine County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 19th of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 37th of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 32nd of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | Tied 25th of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $68,274 | 54th of 93 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Sarpy County ($113,501) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 52nd of 93 | 17% | 16% | Wayne County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 80.3% of homes in Phelps County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Phelps County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,274 (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 Phelps County Compares to Its Neighbors
Phelps County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Buffalo County has the most homes with fiber (87.0%) and Gosper County the fewest (60.0%); Phelps County has 80.3%.
Map of Phelps County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Phelps County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps County (this page) | 8,968 | 80.3% | 1,010 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 40/100 |
| Buffalo County | 50,084 | 87.0% | 1,891 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 56/100 |
| Dawson County | 24,111 | 86.6% | 1,410 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 43/100 |
| Kearney County | 6,688 | 83.4% | 912 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Furnas County | 4,636 | 76.5% | 865 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 24/100 |
| Harlan County | 3,073 | 80.4% | 1,249 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Franklin County | 2,889 | 78.0% | 1,278 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 24/100 |
| Gosper County | 1,893 | 60.0% | 772 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 32/100 |
Internet in Phelps County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Phelps County
ZIP codes in Phelps County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68949 (Holdrege) | 6,488 | 95.2% | 990 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 37/100 |
| 68927 (Bertrand) | 1,099 | 7.7% | 950 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 42/100 |
| 68958 (Loomis) | 614 | 34.0% | 992 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 56/100 |
| 68940 (Funk) | 494 | 96.4% | 977 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 50/100 |
| 68923 (Atlanta) | 112 | 92.9% | 2,852 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Phelps 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, Glenwood Telephone and Spectrum 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 Phelps County
| Quantum Fiber | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| ATC Communications (Nebraska) | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Glenwood Telephone | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viaero Wireless | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Phelps County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Phelps County Internet Providers
Based on 17 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. Spectrum wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 3.60 out of 5 stars and 74.6% coverage in Phelps County.
At a national level, based on 4623 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Phelps County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Phelps County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Phelps County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (2) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (4) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Glenwood Telephone and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Phelps County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Phelps County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (2) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (4) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Phelps County?
Of the providers in Phelps County, customers rate Glenwood Telephone the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Phelps 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.
Glenwood Telephone is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Phelps County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Phelps County
| ISP / Tech Type | Phelps County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (2) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Glenwood | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (4) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Phelps County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
Glenwood Fiber in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone offers Fiber service to 73.9% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Glenwood Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ATC Communications Fiber in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, ATC Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
3,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
ATC Communications Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, ATC Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
897 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 897 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 75 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 440 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
277 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.5% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Phelps 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 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Phelps 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 Phelps County?
Spectrum Cable in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
74.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 74.6% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Phelps County?
CenturyLink DSL in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 68.6% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 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 10, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.2% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
ATC Communications DSL in Phelps County, NE
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) offers DSL service to 6.2% of Phelps County homes. Across the county, ATC Communications DSL has speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
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 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 Glenwood Telephone and Spectrum. 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 Phelps County is Glenwood.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and ATC Communications (Nebraska) has the broadest coverage in Phelps County, available to 96.5% 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.