11 Best Internet Providers in Pickrell, NE
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| Pickrell ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,972 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 | |
| Real Pickrell Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Pickrell has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Pickrell.
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Pickrell has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Pickrell.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Pickrell, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Pickrell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pickrell, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Pickrell based on 10 Nebraska 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 Pickrell, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Pickrell
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pickrell Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Pickrell Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 10 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Pickrell 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 Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 42.3% coverage in Pickrell.
At a national level, based on 1369 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pickrell?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pickrell?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Nextlink 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 Pickrell
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| BIG RED Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| Diode | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pickrell
| ISP / Tech Type | Pickrell Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Pickrell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Pickrell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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 Pickrell?
Nebraska customers rate Great Plains Communications 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.
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. Diode is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pickrell customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Pickrell, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pickrell
| ISP / Tech Type | Pickrell Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Pickrell 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 city 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 Pickrell below, including the metrics used and how Pickrell compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pickrell that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 97.52% | 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. | 1,972 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 Pickrell. | 6.3 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 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. | 18% | 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. | 97% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 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. | 60% | 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. | 61% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Pickrell ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Pickrell is B+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pickrell is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pickrell have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Pickrell ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
94% of Pickrell households have an internet connection despite having 99.07% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 23% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Pickrell 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 Cities Compare to Pickrell?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
How Much Speed does a Pickrell Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pickrell is 2.7, which is larger than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Pickrell's average household income is $88,255 which is higher than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Pickrell also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Pickrell has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pickrell households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% 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 Pickrell?
Nextlink Fiber in Pickrell, NE
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 97.5% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Pickrell, NE
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pickrell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Pickrell, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pickrell?
Windstream DSL in Pickrell, NE
Windstream offers DSL service to 61.1% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 52, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pickrell?
Diode Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
Diode offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, Diode Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.3% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.3% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.1% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Pickrell, NE
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of Pickrell homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 171 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Pickrell?
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 Pickrell is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Pickrell is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pickrell, 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 Pickrell compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Pickrell 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 Pickrell's B+ ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
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