16 Best Internet Providers in Polk County, NE
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Polk County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,238 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real Polk County 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.
Polk County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Polk County.
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Polk County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Polk County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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Fiber
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Vyve Broadband
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Fiber
Cable
Frontier
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Stealth Broadband
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Fiber
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Above are the top 4 providers in Polk County, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Polk County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Polk County, NE?
FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet provider in Polk County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, FiberFast by NNTC had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Polk County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, FiberFast by NNTC is an option for 1.44% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Polk County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Polk County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Polk County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BIG RED Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 10 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet service provider for Polk County residents. FiberFast by NNTC was rated at an average of 3.00 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 8.1% coverage in Polk County.
At a national level, based on 2266 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Vyve Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.85 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Polk County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Polk County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by FiberFast by NNTC. 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 Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Stealth Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| BIG RED Communications | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| FiberFast by NNTC | 100 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| FiberFast | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton | (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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Polk 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 Polk County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,360 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with FiberFast by NNTC. This indicates FiberFast reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Polk County?
Nebraska customers rate FiberFast by NNTC 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.
FiberFast by NNTC received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Polk County customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Polk County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Polk 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 Polk County below, including the metrics used and how Polk County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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Polk County | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Polk County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.31% | 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. | 1,238 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 Polk County. | 6.0 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 91% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 57% | 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. | 58% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Polk County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Polk County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Polk County is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Polk County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Polk 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.
86% of Polk County households have an internet connection despite having 99.44% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Polk 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 Polk County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
How Much Speed does a Polk County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Polk County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Polk County's average household income is $74,872 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $84,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Polk County 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, 10% 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 Polk County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Windstream Fiber in Polk County, NE
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,583 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 71.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,583 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Polk County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Stealth Broadband Fiber in Polk County, NE
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Stealth Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
FiberFast Fiber in Polk County, NE
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, FiberFast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Polk County, NE
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 60.2% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband 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 Polk County?
Windstream DSL in Polk County, NE
Availability:
74.8%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 74.8% of Polk 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 52, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Polk County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Polk County, NE
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 6.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, US Cellular 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Polk 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 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.8% of Polk County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 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 107 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Hamilton Fixed Wireless in Polk County, NE
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Hamilton Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Polk 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 Polk County is FiberFast.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, FiberFast by NNTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Polk County is FiberFast.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Polk 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 Polk County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Polk 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 Polk County's B- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100