7 Best Internet Providers in Steinauer, NE
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| Steinauer ISP Report Card | D | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 547 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| Real Steinauer 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.
Steinauer has 7 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 Steinauer.
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Steinauer has 7 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 Steinauer.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Steinauer, 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 Steinauer ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Steinauer, NE?
Diode is the highest-rated internet provider in Steinauer based on 6 Nebraska customer reviews, and Diode 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 Steinauer, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Steinauer
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Steinauer Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Steinauer Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Diode | (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 | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 6 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Diode is the best internet service provider for Steinauer residents. Diode was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 47.3% coverage in Steinauer.
At a national level, based on 433 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Diode is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Steinauer?
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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 Steinauer?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Diode. 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 Steinauer
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Diode | 10 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Steinauer
| ISP / Tech Type | Steinauer Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Diode | (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 | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Steinauer ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Steinauer. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 530 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 Diode. This indicates Diode reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Steinauer?
Nebraska customers rate Diode 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.
Diode received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Steinauer customers with an average price rating of 2.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Steinauer, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Steinauer
| ISP / Tech Type | Steinauer Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Steinauer 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 Steinauer below, including the metrics used and how Steinauer compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Steinauer that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 4.03% | 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. | 547 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 Steinauer. | 2.7 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 86% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 78% | 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. | 42% | 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. | 44% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Steinauer ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Steinauer is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Steinauer is high with a score of 26 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Steinauer have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Steinauer 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.
78% of Steinauer households have an internet connection despite having 96.70% availability. 42% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 42% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 44% subscribe to it. A very low number of Steinauer 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 Steinauer?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
How Much Speed does a Steinauer Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Steinauer is 2.4, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Steinauer's average household income is $60,852 which is lower than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Steinauer also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 12% 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 Steinauer has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Steinauer households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 67% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Steinauer?
Windstream Fiber in Steinauer, NE
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Steinauer?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Steinauer, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Steinauer?
Windstream DSL in Steinauer, NE
Windstream offers DSL service to 47.3% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 107 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 28 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Steinauer from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Steinauer?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 530 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 139 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.6% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.0% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.1% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 102 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 25 Mbps throughout the city.
Diode Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE
Diode offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, Diode Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Steinauer?
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 Steinauer is Diode.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Diode may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Steinauer is Diode.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Steinauer, 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 Steinauer compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Steinauer 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 Steinauer's D ISP Report Card and 26 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
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