Best Internet Providers in Red Willow County, NE
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Red Willow County, NE
Red Willow County has 12 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 Red Willow County.
Ranks compare Red Willow County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Red Willow County, NE at a Glance
Red Willow County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Great Plains Communications
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Pinpoint
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EarthLink
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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 Red Willow County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Red Willow County, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Red Willow County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Great Plains Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Red Willow County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Great Plains Communications is an option for 84.03% of the county.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Red Willow 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 Red Willow County
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Pinpoint - fiber coverage map
- Vistabeam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - cable coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- BWTelcom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- ATC Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Pinpoint - cable coverage map
- Pinpoint - fixed wireless coverage map
- Pinpoint - dsl coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - dsl coverage map
How Red Willow County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Red Willow County's report card score is tied 22nd of 93 and its connectivity index is tied 69th of 93.
| Measure | Red Willow County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 87.2% | 29th of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,744 Mbps | 18th of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 30th 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 | 5% | Tied 77th of 93 | 12% | 15% | Blaine County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 39th of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 65th of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 41st of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 38th of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $65,058 | 65th of 93 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Sarpy County ($113,501) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 36th of 93 | 17% | 16% | Wayne County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 87.2% of homes in Red Willow County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Red Willow County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,058 (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 Red Willow County Compares to Its Neighbors
Red Willow County has 5 neighbors, 2 of them in Kansas. Among them, Decatur County, KS has the most homes with fiber (96.6%) and Hitchcock County the fewest (15.8%); Red Willow County has 87.2%.
Map of Red Willow County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Red Willow County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Willow County (this page) | 10,702 | 87.2% | 1,744 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 32/100 |
| Furnas County | 4,636 | 76.5% | 865 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 24/100 |
| Decatur County, KS | 2,764 | 96.6% | 1,607 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 40/100 |
| Hitchcock County | 2,616 | 15.8% | 299 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 22/100 |
| Rawlins County, KS | 2,561 | 61.8% | 1,761 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Frontier County | 2,519 | 93.8% | 549 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 26/100 |
Internet in Red Willow County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Red Willow County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCook | 9,078 | 89.2% | 1,858 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 33/100 |
| Indianola | 768 | 61.7% | 1,243 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 34/100 |
| Bartley | 440 | 99.3% | 1,055 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Danbury | 173 | 99.4% | 1,093 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 24/100 |
| Lebanon | 83 | 97.6% | 977 Mbps | 1.2 | C- | 24/100 |
| Marion | 81 | 51.9% | 1,022 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 26/100 |
ZIP codes in Red Willow County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69001 (McCook) | 9,262 | 87.9% | 1,837 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 33/100 |
| 69034 (Indianola) | 763 | 60.7% | 1,227 Mbps | 5 | C | 33/100 |
| 69020 (Bartley) | 450 | 99.3% | 1,052 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 37/100 |
| 69026 (Danbury) | 178 | 97.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 25/100 |
| 69036 (Lebanon) | 76 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Red Willow County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Great Plains Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Red Willow County
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Pinpoint Communications | 1,000 |
| BWTelcom | 1,000 |
| Vistabeam | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viaero Wireless | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| ATC Communications (Nebraska) | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Red Willow County Internet Providers
Based on 11 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Red Willow County 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 66.9% coverage in Red Willow County.
At a national level, based on 2429 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.67 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Red Willow County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Red Willow County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Willow County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BWTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Red Willow County
Based on data reported by Red Willow County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Red Willow County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,917 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 Great Plains Communications. This indicates Great Plains Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Willow County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (1) | (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BWTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Red Willow County?
Of the providers in Red Willow County, customers rate Great Plains Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Red Willow 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.
Great Plains Communications is rated 4.50 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 Red Willow County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Red Willow County
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Willow County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (1) | (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vistabeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BWTelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Red Willow County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Red Willow County?
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 80.2% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Pinpoint Fiber in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
26.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications offers Fiber service to 26.6% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Pinpoint Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BWTelcom Fiber in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
BWTelcom offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, BWTelcom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Red Willow County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
266 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.3% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 266 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Vistabeam Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
58.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
435 Mbps
Vistabeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.6% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Vistabeam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 435 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 80, with an average of 70 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.3% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
134 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 134 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.7% of Red Willow 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 59 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.
Pinpoint Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Pinpoint Fixed Wireless has 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 100, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the county.
ATC Communications Fixed Wireless in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
ATC Communications (Nebraska) offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.8% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, ATC Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Red Willow County?
Great Plains Communications Cable in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Cable service to 6.8% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Pinpoint Cable in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications offers Cable service to 4.6% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Pinpoint Cable has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Red Willow County?
CenturyLink DSL in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 82.4% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 40, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Pinpoint DSL in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications offers DSL service to 10.7% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Pinpoint DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL in Red Willow County, NE
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 8.5% of Red Willow County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Red Willow 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 Red Willow County is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Great Plains Communications. 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 Red Willow County is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Great Plains Communications has the broadest coverage in Red Willow County, available to 84.0% 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.