12 Best Internet Providers in West Omaha, Omaha, NE

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Above are the top 4 providers in West Omaha, Omaha, NE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Omaha, Omaha, NE?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in West Omaha based on Omaha customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cox Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in West Omaha, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 98.22% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in West Omaha

Local, State, and National Ratings for all West Omaha Internet Providers

Based on 26 reviews from Omaha internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for West Omaha residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 2.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Omaha, with 2.33 out of 5 stars and 87.7% coverage in West Omaha.

At a national level, based on 2670 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Omaha?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Cox Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 West Omaha

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Great Plains Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	700 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Omaha

Based on data reported by West Omaha ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in West Omaha. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in West Omaha?

Omaha customers rate Centurylink as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West Omaha customers with an average price rating of 2.71 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in West Omaha

West Omaha 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 neighborhood 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 West Omaha below, including the metrics used and how West Omaha compares to the rest of Omaha and nation.

West Omaha ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	West Omaha	Nebraska	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West Omaha that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	86.52%	77.06%	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.	2,430 Mbps	2,952 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 West Omaha.	7.7	7.7	6.8

 

West Omaha Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West Omaha	Nebraska	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.6	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.	15%	13%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	92%	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.	85%	79%	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.	85%	80%	76%

West Omaha ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West Omaha is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West Omaha is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West Omaha have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West Omaha ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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 West Omaha households have an internet connection despite having 99.76% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of West Omaha 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 Neighborhoods Compare to West Omaha?

How Much Speed does a West Omaha Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West Omaha is 2.4, which is smaller than the Omaha average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. West Omaha's average household income is $115,079 which is much higher than the Omaha average of $95,277 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

West Omaha also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Omaha average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Omaha who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of West Omaha has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West Omaha households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West Omaha?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West Omaha?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in West Omaha?

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 West Omaha is Cox.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in West Omaha is Centurylink.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in West Omaha, 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 West Omaha compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how West Omaha 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 West Omaha's B+ ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.