Best Internet Providers in Richland, NE
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Richland, NE
Richland has 14 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Richland.
Ranks compare Richland with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Richland, NE at a Glance
Richland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Vyve Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Great Plains Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Richland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richland, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Richland based on 13 Nebraska customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Richland?
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 Richland
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - cable coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Vyve Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Stealth Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Richland Compares to Places Its Size
Richland's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | Richland | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Colfax County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 67.0% | bottom 44% | 25.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,200 Mbps | bottom 44% | 1,366 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.6 | top 2% | 8.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 3% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 62% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 29% | 48% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,102 | top 44% | $89,950 | $86,676 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 67.0% of homes in Richland, against 25.9% across Colfax County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Richland are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,102 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Richland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richland?
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Richland, NE
Availability:
34.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 34.7% of Richland 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
Vyve Broadband Fiber in Richland, NE
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Fiber service to 32.6% of Richland homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Richland, NE
Availability:
30.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 30.6% of Richland homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Richland, NE
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 21.9% of Richland homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Richland?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Richland homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Richland homes. Across the city, Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 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 25, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Richland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Richland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Richland homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 259 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 52 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of Richland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of Richland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Richland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 243 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 300, with an average of 79 Mbps throughout the city.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Richland, NE
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.4% of Richland homes. Across the city, 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 Richland?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Richland, NE
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 50.7% of Richland homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Richland?
Frontier DSL in Richland, NE
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 53.9% of Richland homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink DSL in Richland, NE
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 7.2% of Richland homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Richland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Richland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Richland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Richland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Richland that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Columbus has the most homes with fiber (95.0%) and Schuyler the fewest (13.2%); Richland has 67.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland (this page) | 1,068 | 67.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 38/100 |
| Columbus | 27,908 | 95.0% | 2,182 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 52/100 |
| Schuyler | 7,182 | 13.2% | 1,091 Mbps | 9.9 | C+ | 58/100 |
| David City | 3,310 | 81.8% | 1,549 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 50/100 |
| Wagners Lake | 1,141 | 90.0% | 1,438 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Duncan | 976 | 83.5% | 986 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Bellwood | 927 | 39.5% | 1,203 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 29/100 |
| Monroe | 753 | 79.8% | 1,555 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 53/100 |
| Platte Center | 726 | 85.3% | 910 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 51/100 |
| Octavia | 372 | 18.8% | 589 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 41/100 |
| Linwood | 372 | 75.0% | 449 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Richland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Quantum Fiber 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 Richland
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 |
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 700 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Stealth Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viaero Wireless | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 90 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Richland Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Richland 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 80.1% coverage in Richland.
At a national level, based on 2696 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Richland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Richland, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richland
Based on data reported by Richland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Richland. 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.
However, 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 | Richland Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (2) | (52) | 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 | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richland?
Of the providers in Richland, customers rate Great Plains Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Richland 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. Quantum Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Richland, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Richland
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (2) | (52) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Richland?
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 Richland is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. 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 Richland is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Richland, available to 99.5% 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.