Best Internet Providers in Waterloo, NE
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waterloo, NE
Waterloo has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Waterloo.
Ranks compare Waterloo with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waterloo, NE at a Glance
Waterloo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Fiber
DSL
Cox
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Fiber
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EarthLink
Connection
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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.
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 Waterloo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waterloo, NE?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Waterloo based on 28 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 Waterloo?
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 Waterloo
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
How Waterloo Compares to Places Its Size
Waterloo's report card score is in the top 44% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Waterloo | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Douglas County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 20.0% | bottom 21% | 86.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,827 Mbps | top 40% | 3,871 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | top 9% | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 17% | 16% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 81% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 82% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $116,230 | top 11% | $96,045 | $86,676 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 20.0% of homes in Waterloo, against 86.4% across Douglas County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Waterloo are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $116,230 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Waterloo
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
Cox Fiber in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,981 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,981 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 999 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
996 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 996 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CenturyLink Fiber. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Waterloo from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
584 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 584 Mbps, with speeds from 500 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 1,000, with an average of 260 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
286 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 286 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
37.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.3% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
Cox Cable in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 81.4% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waterloo?
CenturyLink DSL in Waterloo, NE
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 97.5% of Waterloo homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waterloo from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Waterloo by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Waterloo has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waterloo
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Waterloo
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68069 | 2,795 | 8.7% | 1,760 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 63/100 |
How Waterloo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waterloo that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Chalco has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and Yutan the fewest (34.1%); Waterloo has 20.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo (this page) | 3,055 | 20.0% | 1,827 Mbps | 8 | B- | 71/100 |
| Elkhorn | 31,219 | 85.0% | 4,105 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Bennington | 15,381 | 77.3% | 3,842 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 92/100 |
| Gretna | 15,332 | 93.8% | 2,416 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Chalco | 11,197 | 97.6% | 2,837 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 73/100 |
| Valley | 3,844 | 88.7% | 1,853 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Yutan | 2,074 | 34.1% | 830 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 69/100 |
| Wann | 576 | 72.9% | 2,138 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 44/100 |
| Boys Town | 410 | 11.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 82/100 |
| King Lake | 169 | 67.5% | 1,503 Mbps | 9.8 | B | 70/100 |
| Venice | 110 | 23.6% | 824 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waterloo?
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, Cox 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 Waterloo
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viaero Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waterloo Internet Providers
Based on 28 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Waterloo 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 92.0% coverage in Waterloo.
At a national level, based on 2952 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 Waterloo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waterloo, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterloo 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 | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (2) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (4) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (15) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waterloo
Based on data reported by Waterloo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Waterloo. 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 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 | Waterloo Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (2) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (15) | (453) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waterloo?
Of the providers in Waterloo, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waterloo 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.
AT&T is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Waterloo, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waterloo
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterloo Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (2) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (4) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (15) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Waterloo?
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 Waterloo is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. 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 Waterloo is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waterloo, available to 99.8% 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.