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7 Best Internet Providers in Surprise, NE

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Surprise ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Surprise ISP Report Card D
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 187 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 7
Customer review count Real Surprise 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.

Surprise has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL 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 Surprise.

Surprise overview

Surprise has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL 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 Surprise.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

86.2%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(97)

View Plans

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

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.6%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

DSL

76.2%

77 Mbps

200 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

Fixed Wireless

58.2%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.5 of 5 stars

(2)

FiberFast

FiberFast logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.1%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Fiber: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

GigFire

GigFire logo

Availability:

79.4%

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 Surprise.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

79.4%

135 Mbps

150 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

31.2%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

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1-855-477-2095 Price: $35.00 - $95.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

31.2%

185 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Above are the top 4 providers in Surprise, 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:

14.3%

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 Surprise.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

14.3%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

BIG RED Communications

BIG RED Communications logo

Availability:

11.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $39.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

11.6%

200 Mbps

200 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Viaero

Viaero logo

Availability:

9.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $45.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

9.0%

100 Mbps

100 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 Surprise 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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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 Surprise ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Surprise, NE?

FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet provider in Surprise based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, FiberFast by NNTC had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Surprise, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, FiberFast by NNTC is an option for 2.12% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Surprise, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Surprise


FiberFast3.003.00
Windstream3.003.31
HughesNet2.002.29
GigFireN/A3.00
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

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

ISP / Tech TypeSurprise OverallNebraska OverallNational OverallFor Service
FiberFast (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
GigFire (0) (0) (1)View Plans
Rise Broadband (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Viaero (0) (0) (0)View Plans
BIG RED Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 5 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet service provider for Surprise residents. FiberFast by NNTC was rated at an average of 3.00 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 86.2% coverage in Surprise.

At a national level, based on 151 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Surprise?

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Surprise, 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 Surprise?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by FiberFast by NNTC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, BIG RED Communications 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 Surprise

Max Advertised Speed in Surprise, NE


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Windstream1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband300 Mbps
BIG RED Communications200 Mbps
GigFire150 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps
US Cellular10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Surprise


FiberFast5.005.00
Windstream3.673.41
HughesNet2.002.25
GigFireN/A2.00
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeSurprise SpeedNebraska SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
FiberFast (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
Rise Broadband (0) (0) (18)View Plans
GigFire (0) (0) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Viaero (0) (0) (0)View Plans
BIG RED Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Surprise ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BIG RED Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Surprise. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 200 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 FiberFast by NNTC. This indicates FiberFast reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Surprise?

Nebraska customers rate FiberFast by NNTC 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.

FiberFast by NNTC received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Surprise customers with an average price rating of 2.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Surprise, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Surprise


FiberFast1.001.00
Windstream2.332.97
HughesNet2.002.56
GigFireN/A4.00
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeSurprise AffordabilityNebraska AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
FiberFast (0) (1) (1)View Plans
GigFire (0) (0) (1)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
Rise Broadband (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Viaero (0) (0) (0)View Plans
BIG RED Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Surprise 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 Surprise below, including the metrics used and how Surprise compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.

Surprise ISP Report Card: D
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Surprise Nebraska USA
4.76% 80.93% 67.25%
187 Mbps 2,206 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
2.8 7.7 6.8

 

Surprise Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
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Surprise Nebraska USA
2.6 2.5 2.7
14% 10% 14%
95% 95% 95%
95% 90% 90%
72% 75% 75%
72% 76% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Surprise ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Surprise is D, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Surprise is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Surprise have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Surprise 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.

95% of Surprise households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Surprise 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 Surprise?

Ulysses, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
Gresham, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Rising City, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Shelby, NE

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
Garrison, NE

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
Staplehurst, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
Osceola, NE

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
Stromsburg, NE

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
David City, NE

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

How Much Speed does a Surprise Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Surprise is 2.6, which is larger than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Surprise's average household income is $109,823 which is much higher than the Nebraska average of $84,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Surprise 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, 14% 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 Surprise has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Surprise households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?

Windstream Fiber in Surprise, NE

Windstream logo

Availability:

2.6%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 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 Surprise from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

FiberFast Fiber in Surprise, NE

FiberFast logo

Availability:

2.1%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

FiberFast by NNTC offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Surprise homes. Across the city, FiberFast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for FiberFast Fiber. FiberFast Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Surprise from FiberFast in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Surprise, NE.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?

Windstream DSL in Surprise, NE

Windstream logo

Availability:

76.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

Avg. Download Speed

77 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 76.2% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 77 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 20 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Surprise from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Surprise?

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Surprise, NE

GigFire logo

Availability:

79.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

135 Mbps

GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Surprise homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 135 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 53 Mbps throughout the city. GigFire Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Surprise from GigFire in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Surprise, NE

Windstream logo

Availability:

58.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Surprise from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Surprise, NE

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

31.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

185 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.2% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 185 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 37 Mbps throughout the city. Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Surprise from Rise Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Surprise, NE

US Cellular logo

Availability:

14.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Surprise 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 Surprise from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless in Surprise, NE

BIG RED Communications logo

Availability:

11.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

200 Mbps

BIG RED Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.6% of Surprise homes. Across the city, BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. BIG RED Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Surprise from BIG RED Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Viaero Fixed Wireless in Surprise, NE

Viaero logo

Availability:

9.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Surprise homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. Viaero Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Surprise from Viaero in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Surprise?

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 Surprise is FiberFast.
  • The fastest internet provider should be BIG RED Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, FiberFast by NNTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Surprise is FiberFast.
  • Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Surprise, 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 Surprise compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Surprise 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 Surprise's D ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Wilhelmina, MO

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
Hornitos, CA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
Zortman, MT

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
Hoxie, TX

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
Hume, CA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Hunter Creek, OR

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
Hustburg, TN

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
Hyattville, WY

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Imnaha, OR

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

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