FCC Data · Updated April 2026
Nebraska Internet Overview
771 Mbps avg · 586 ZIP codes · 99% fiber · 93 counties
771
Avg Mbps
99%
Fiber Access
10
Avg Providers
586
ZIP Codes
County Grade Distribution
A
41
B
30
C
22
D
0
F
0
Best Broadband Counties in Nebraska
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Adams | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Lincoln | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Keith | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Brown | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Box Butte | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Scotts Bluff | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| York | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Webster | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Nuckolls | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Cuming | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Gage | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 13 |
| Lancaster | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 37 |
| Chase | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Cass | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 15 |
Slowest Counties in Nebraska
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Hayes | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Hooker | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 1 |
| Greeley | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Grant | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
| Thurston | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 7 |
| Holt | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 9 |
| Custer | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Frontier | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Cherry | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Pawnee | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 6 |
| Hitchcock | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 3 |
| Boone | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 5 |
| Valley | C | 100 Mbps | 100% | 4 |
| Gosper | C | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 2 |
All 93 Counties in Nebraska
AHamilton
AAdams
ALincoln
AKeith
ABrown
ABox Butte
AScotts Bluff
AYork
AWebster
ANuckolls
ACuming
AGage
ALancaster
AChase
ACass
ADakota
ASaline
ASeward
AStanton
AFurnas
ADawson
AKearney
ABoyd
APhelps
ASaunders
AFillmore
AKeya Paha
AFranklin
AButler
ADodge
AHarlan
ANemaha
ARichardson
AMerrick
AMadison
AJefferson
AClay
AAntelope
AJohnson
AMorrill
APlatte
BDixon
BArthur
BDouglas
BPierce
BOtoe
BThayer
BWheeler
BCedar
BBuffalo
BWashington
BPolk
BSarpy
BBurt
BLoup
BBlaine
BColfax
BHall
BLogan
BWayne
BPerkins
BMcPherson
BDawes
BSioux
BCheyenne
BDeuel
BKimball
BBanner
BGarfield
BGarden
BHoward
CThomas
CNance
CRock
CKnox
CSherman
CGosper
CRed Willow
CDundy
CBoone
CValley
CPawnee
CHitchcock
CFrontier
CCherry
CCuster
CHolt
CThurston
CGreeley
CGrant
CHooker
CHayes
CSheridan
Internet Providers in Nebraska
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Charter (Spectrum) | — | 1,000 Mbps |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | — | 940 Mbps |
| United States Cellular Corporation | — | 2 Mbps |
| Rise Broadband | 586 | 250 Mbps |
| Windstream | 586 | 300 Mbps |
| Texas | 586 | 100 Mbps |
| Ltd Broadband | 586 | 250 Mbps |
| Vistabeam | 586 | 100 Mbps |
| Hamilton.net INC | 586 | 25 Mbps |
Cities in Nebraska
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in Nebraska?
Nebraska has an average maximum download speed of 771 Mbps across 586 ZIP codes. 99% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in Nebraska have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in Nebraska include Hamilton (Grade A), Adams (Grade A), Lincoln (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does Nebraska compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while Nebraska averages 771 Mbps — below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 99% in Nebraska.
Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection