15 Best Internet Providers in Washington County, NE
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Washington County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,495 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Washington County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Washington County has 15 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 Washington County.
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Washington County has 15 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 Washington County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Washington County, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Washington County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Washington County, NE?
Great Plains Communications is the best internet provider in Washington County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Great Plains Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Washington County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Great Plains Communications is an option for 48.61% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Washington County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Washington County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Washington County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband |  (1) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (14) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (4) | (163) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 26 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, Great Plains Communications is the best internet service provider for Washington County residents. Great Plains Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. American Broadband wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 82.3% coverage in Washington County.
At a national level, based on 2593 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, American Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Washington County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Washington County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Washington County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Great Plains Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| American Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| WesTel Systems | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Stealth Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (14) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Washington County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Washington County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Great Plains Communications. This indicates Great Plains Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Washington County?
Nebraska customers rate Great Plains Communications 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.
Great Plains Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. American Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Washington County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Washington County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Great Plains Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| American Broadband | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (14) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stealth Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Washington County 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 county 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 Washington County below, including the metrics used and how Washington County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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Washington County | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Washington County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.88% | 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. | 1,495 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 Washington County. | 6.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 96% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 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. | 80% | 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. | 80% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Washington County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Washington County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Washington County is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Washington County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Washington County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
93% of Washington County households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Washington County 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 Counties Compare to Washington County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
How Much Speed does a Washington County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Washington County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Washington County's average household income is $95,719 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.
Washington County also has 15% 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 Washington County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Washington County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
Cox Fiber in Washington County, NE
Availability:
65.7%
Customer Rating:
(56)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 65.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
American Broadband Fiber in Washington County, NE
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
American Broadband offers Fiber service to 56.8% of Washington County homes. Across the county, American Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Washington County, NE
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 48.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems Fiber in Washington County, NE
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Washington County homes. Across the county, WesTel Systems Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
American Broadband Cable in Washington County, NE
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
American Broadband offers Cable service to 1.5% of Washington County homes. Across the county, American Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
American Broadband DSL in Washington County, NE
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
American Broadband offers DSL service to 77.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, American Broadband DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Washington County, NE
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 9.0% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 40, with an average of 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Great Plains Communications DSL in Washington County, NE
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 1.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Washington County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Washington 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 47 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.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.8% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.5% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
33.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.9% of Washington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
33.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.9% of Washington County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
361 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 361 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the county.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.4% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 92 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 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 92 Mbps throughout the county.
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Washington County, NE
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Stealth Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Washington 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 Washington County is Great Plains Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Great Plains Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Great Plains Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Washington County is Great Plains Communications.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Washington County, 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 Washington County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Washington County 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 Washington County's B ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100