Best Internet Providers in Sherman County, NE
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sherman County, NE
Sherman County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, 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 Sherman County.
Ranks compare Sherman County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Sherman County, NE at a Glance
Sherman County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Hamilton Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Sherman County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sherman County, NE?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Sherman County based on 12 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sherman 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 Sherman County
- Prairie Hills Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Hamilton Telecommunications - dsl coverage map
How Sherman County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Sherman County's report card score is 82nd of 93 and its connectivity index is 92nd of 93.
| Measure | Sherman County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 52.5% | 74th of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 959 Mbps | 61st of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | Tied 70th of 93 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Platte County (9.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 71st of 93 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Colfax County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 47th of 93 | 12% | 15% | Blaine County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | Tied 90th of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 80% | Tied 84th of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 43% | Tied 89th of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 84th of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $61,580 | 82nd 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 52.5% of homes in Sherman County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Sherman County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,580 (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 Sherman County Compares to Its Neighbors
Sherman County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Custer County has the most homes with fiber (87.4%) and Valley County the fewest (28.9%); Sherman County has 52.5%.
Map of Sherman County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Sherman County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County (this page) | 2,959 | 52.5% | 959 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 16/100 |
| Buffalo County | 50,084 | 87.0% | 1,891 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 56/100 |
| Custer County | 10,545 | 87.4% | 1,404 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 32/100 |
| Howard County | 6,475 | 41.0% | 1,081 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 38/100 |
| Valley County | 4,059 | 28.9% | 869 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Greeley County | 2,188 | 36.3% | 874 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 35/100 |
Internet in Sherman County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Sherman County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loup City | 1,439 | 11.5% | 947 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 19/100 |
| Litchfield | 534 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 23/100 |
| Ashton | 347 | 94.0% | 953 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 9/100 |
| Rockville | 330 | 94.5% | 982 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 12/100 |
| Hazard | 265 | 83.8% | 995 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 25/100 |
ZIP codes in Sherman County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68853 (Loup City) | 1,602 | 15.0% | 931 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 18/100 |
| 68852 (Litchfield) | 481 | 99.2% | 997 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 22/100 |
| 68817 (Ashton) | 374 | 94.7% | 970 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 9/100 |
| 68871 (Rockville) | 218 | 96.8% | 973 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 9/100 |
| 68844 (Hazard) | 187 | 86.1% | 969 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sherman 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, Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC), Prairie Hills Wireless, 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 Sherman County
| Prairie Hills Wireless | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viaero Wireless | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Sherman County Internet Providers
Based on 12 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Sherman County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 28.9% coverage in Sherman County.
At a national level, based on 3309 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 Sherman County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sherman County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sherman County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sherman County
Based on data reported by Sherman County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC), Prairie Hills Wireless, and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sherman 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 | Sherman County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sherman County?
Of the providers in Sherman County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sherman 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.
Verizon is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sherman County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sherman County
| ISP / Tech Type | Sherman County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Prairie Hills Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Sherman County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sherman County?
Hamilton Telecommunications Fiber in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
46.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) offers Fiber service to 46.7% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, Hamilton Telecommunications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sherman County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.6% of Sherman 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 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
63.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Prairie Hills Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
28.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.9% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, Verizon 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 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
123 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.9% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 123 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 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Sherman 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sherman County?
Spectrum Cable in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 41.6% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sherman County?
CenturyLink DSL in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
26.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 26.7% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Hamilton Telecommunications DSL in Sherman County, NE
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) offers DSL service to 4.8% of Sherman County homes. Across the county, Hamilton Telecommunications DSL has speeds up to 15 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 1.6 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 Sherman 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 Sherman County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC), Prairie Hills Wireless, 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 Sherman County is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sherman County, available to 69.6% 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.