In Howard County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 67.66% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 55 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 Howard County, NE.
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Howard County, NE Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Howard 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 Howard County are not shown.
Howard County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Howard County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 67.66% of Howard 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 Howard County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Howard County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 55 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 17.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howard County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Howard County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 37.45% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.47% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.87%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.25% of Howard County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Howard County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 63.72%, or 4,126 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Howard County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 27.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Howard 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 the fastest compared to other Howard County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Howard County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 44.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL in Howard County, NE
Hamilton Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 2.50%, or 162 people, have Hamilton Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, north, and southeast Howard County area. Hamilton Telecommunications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL download speeds
Hamilton Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hamilton Telecommunications DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Hamilton Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hamilton Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Howard County DSL providers. Hamilton Telecommunications 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 Howard County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hamilton Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
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- 66.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL in Howard County, NE
Great Plains Communications DSL coverage
About 1.51%, or 98 people, have Great Plains Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Howard 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 Howard County.
Great Plains Communications DSL download speeds
Great Plains Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Great Plains Communications DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Howard 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 Howard County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Howard County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
DSL internet speeds in Howard County are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 55 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 67.66% in Howard County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
- Merrick County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sherman County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Saunders County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pottawattamie County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, IA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Presque Isle County, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Juab County, UT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Potter County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Powder River County, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Power County, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie County, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pratt County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Presidio County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Price County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds