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7 Best Internet Providers in Steinauer, NE

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Steinauer ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Steinauer ISP Report Card D
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 547 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 7
Customer review count 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.

Data update information

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.

Steinauer overview

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.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

47.3%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(97)

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1-833-330-3395 Price: $39.99 - $99.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Steinauer.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Steinauer residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

4.0%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

DSL

47.3%

107 Mbps

200 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

86.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(14)

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Price: $60.00 - $115.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Steinauer.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Steinauer residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

86.4%

530 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

39.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Steinauer.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Steinauer residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

39.6%

26 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

KwiKom Communications

KwiKom Communications logo

Availability:

37.0%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Steinauer.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Steinauer residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

37.0%

60 Mbps

60 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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.


US Cellular

US Cellular logo

Availability:

34.1%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(18)

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Price: $49.99 - $69.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Steinauer.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Steinauer residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

34.1%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

GigFire

GigFire logo

Availability:

7.7%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $70.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Steinauer.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Steinauer residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

7.7%

102 Mbps

150 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Diode

Diode logo

Availability:

5.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Steinauer.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Steinauer residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

5.9%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Steinauer residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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1-833-684-9249 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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


Diode4.004.00
Windstream3.003.31
Nextlink2.003.56
HughesNet2.002.29
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Steinauer Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeSteinauer OverallNebraska OverallNational OverallFor Service
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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Steinauer, NE map of internet availability

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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

Max Advertised Speed in Steinauer, NE


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Windstream2,000 Mbps
Nextlink1,000 Mbps
GigFire150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
KwiKom Communications60 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps
Diode10 Mbps
US Cellular10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Steinauer


Diode4.004.00
Windstream3.673.41
Nextlink2.003.09
HughesNet2.002.25
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeSteinauer SpeedNebraska SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
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


Diode4.004.00
Windstream2.332.97
HughesNet2.002.56
Nextlink1.003.50
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeSteinauer AffordabilityNebraska AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
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.

Steinauer ISP Report Card: D
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Steinauer Nebraska USA
4.03% 80.93% 67.25%
547 Mbps 2,206 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
2.7 7.7 6.8

 

Steinauer Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
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Steinauer Nebraska USA
2.4 2.5 2.7
12% 10% 14%
86% 95% 95%
78% 90% 90%
42% 75% 75%
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?

Table Rock, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
Lewiston, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Elk Creek, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
Burchard, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Pawnee City, NE

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
Tecumseh, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
Crab Orchard, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
St. Mary, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Virginia, NE

  • 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 logo

Availability:

4.0%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Steinauer homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 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 Steinauer from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

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 logo

Availability:

47.3%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

Avg. Download Speed

107 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

86.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

530 Mbps

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. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Steinauer from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

39.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

26 Mbps

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. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Steinauer from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE

KwiKom Communications logo

Availability:

37.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

60 Mbps

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, with speeds from 60 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 12 and as high as 12, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Steinauer from KwiKom Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE

US Cellular logo

Availability:

34.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

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, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. US Cellular Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Steinauer from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE

GigFire logo

Availability:

7.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

102 Mbps

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. GigFire Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Steinauer from GigFire in terms of customer satisfaction.

Diode Fixed Wireless in Steinauer, NE

Diode logo

Availability:

5.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

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, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Diode Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Steinauer from Diode in terms of customer satisfaction.

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.

Layton, FL

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
Lambs Corner, NY

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
Lamoine, ME

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
Lamourie, LA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
Lanark, WV

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
Landstad, WI

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
Lannius, TX

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
Last Chance, OK

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
Lavaca, AL

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

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