Best Internet Providers in Thurston County, NE
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thurston County, NE
Thurston County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, 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 Thurston County.
Ranks compare Thurston County with the 93 Nebraska counties.
The Best Internet in Thurston County, NE at a Glance
Thurston County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
American Broadband
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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GigFire
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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 Thurston County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thurston County, NE?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Thurston County 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thurston 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 Thurston County
- American Broadband - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- American Broadband - dsl coverage map
- Skywave - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alpine Connective - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- FiberFast - fiber coverage map
How Thurston County Compares to the Rest of Nebraska
Thurston County's report card score is tied 88th of 93 and its connectivity index is tied 10th of 93.
| Measure | Thurston County | Rank among Nebraska counties | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 6.2% | 93rd of 93 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Boyd County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 410 Mbps | 88th of 93 | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Douglas County (3,871 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | 60th of 93 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Platte County (9.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.3 | 2nd of 93 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Colfax County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | Tied 90th of 93 | 12% | 15% | Blaine County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 28th of 93 | 96% | 96% | Lancaster County and Sarpy County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 37th of 93 | 91% | 91% | Sarpy County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | Tied 12th of 93 | 75% | 76% | Sarpy County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | Tied 69th of 93 | 80% | 81% | Sarpy County (89%) |
| Median household income | $69,358 | 50th of 93 | $86,676 | $93,246 | Sarpy County ($113,501) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 5th of 93 | 17% | 16% | Wayne County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 6.2% of homes in Thurston County, against 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Thurston County are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,358 (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 Thurston County Compares to Its Neighbors
Thurston County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in Iowa. Among them, Dakota County has the most homes with fiber (95.0%) and Monona County, IA the fewest (14.6%); Thurston County has 6.2%.
Map of Thurston County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Thurston County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston County (this page) | 6,773 | 6.2% | 410 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 58/100 |
| Woodbury County, IA | 105,941 | 91.0% | 4,140 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Dakota County | 21,582 | 95.0% | 952 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 51/100 |
| Wayne County | 9,697 | 78.0% | 1,689 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Cuming County | 9,013 | 76.0% | 1,118 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 35/100 |
| Monona County, IA | 8,751 | 14.6% | 1,272 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 28/100 |
| Burt County | 6,722 | 51.9% | 1,675 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Dixon County | 5,606 | 74.9% | 880 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 44/100 |
Internet in Thurston County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 1.9% of homes in Walthill to 11.4% in Winnebago; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 68067 (Walthill) to 10.7% in 68071 (Winnebago). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Thurston County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago | 1,963 | 11.4% | 463 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 57/100 |
| Pender | 1,627 | 3.0% | 819 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 57/100 |
| Macy | 1,430 | 7.4% | 54 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 67/100 |
| Walthill | 1,082 | 1.9% | 171 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 50/100 |
| Thurston | 417 | 8.2% | 374 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 48/100 |
| Rosalie | 401 | 21.4% | 334 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 48/100 |
ZIP codes in Thurston County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68071 (Winnebago) | 2,006 | 10.7% | 458 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 57/100 |
| 68047 (Pender) | 1,702 | 6.1% | 820 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 56/100 |
| 68039 (Macy) | 1,359 | 6.5% | 50 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 67/100 |
| 68067 (Walthill) | 1,093 | 0.0% | 150 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 50/100 |
| 68055 (Rosalie) | 286 | 1.8% | 167 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 54/100 |
| 68062 (Thurston) | 285 | 0.0% | 370 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thurston County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Thurston County
| American Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
| Alpine Connective | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Skywave | 100 |
| FiberFast by NNTC | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Thurston County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Thurston County Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Thurston County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 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 39.0% coverage in Thurston County.
At a national level, based on 2433 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 Thurston County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thurston County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurston County 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 | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) |  (2) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thurston County
Based on data reported by Thurston County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Thurston County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 413 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurston County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thurston County?
Of the providers in Thurston County, customers rate American Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thurston 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.
American Broadband is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thurston County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thurston County
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurston County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skywave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Thurston County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
FiberFast Fiber in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, FiberFast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
58.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.6% of Thurston 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 76 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 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 122 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
39.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
162 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.0% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 162 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.5% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.5% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
413 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.0% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 413 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 89 Mbps throughout the county.
Skywave Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skywave offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Skywave Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Alpine Connective Fixed Wireless in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Alpine Connective offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, Alpine Connective Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
American Broadband Cable in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
19.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
American Broadband offers Cable service to 19.3% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, American Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thurston County?
American Broadband DSL in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
American Broadband offers DSL service to 65.5% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, American Broadband DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL in Thurston County, NE
Availability:
22.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 22.6% of Thurston County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 2.3 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thurston County is American Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and American Broadband has the broadest coverage in Thurston County, available to 84.8% 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.