In Cedar County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 33.07% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 17 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Cedar County, NE.
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Cedar County, NE Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Cedar County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Cedar County are not shown.
Cedar County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cedar County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 33.07% of Cedar County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Cedar County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cedar County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cedar County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cedar County home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 40 Mbps, which 6.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.97% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cedar County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Cedar County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cedar County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cedar County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.31% of Cedar County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.89% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.89% of Cedar County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cedar County, along with details on where in Cedar County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Cedar County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 28.26%, or 2,368 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, northwest, south, and east Cedar County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cedar County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cedar County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cedar County. The fastest plan anyone in Cedar County can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cedar County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 21.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Cedar County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Cedar County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cedar County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 21.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 78.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL in Cedar County, NE
American Broadband DSL coverage
About 2.96%, or 248 people, have American Broadband DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Cedar County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cedar County.
American Broadband DSL download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cedar County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, American Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cedar County. The fastest plan anyone in Cedar County can order from American Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cedar County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
American Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Cedar County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for American Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cedar County DSL providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cedar County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL in Cedar County, NE
Great Plains Communications DSL coverage
About 1.98%, or 166 people, have Great Plains Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Cedar County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cedar County.
Great Plains Communications DSL download speeds
Great Plains Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cedar County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Great Plains Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cedar County. The fastest plan anyone in Cedar County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Cedar County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL upload speeds
In Cedar County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cedar County DSL providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cedar County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cedar County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cedar County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cedar County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
DSL internet speeds in Cedar County are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 17 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 33.07% in Cedar County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cedar County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Dixon County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dakota County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodbury County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Holt County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buena Vista County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Smith County, MS: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cooper County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cook County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cook County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shoshone County, ID: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sibley County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Conecuh County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sierra County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Colfax County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds