In Thurston County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 3.19% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 554 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.
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Thurston County, NE Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Thurston 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 Thurston County are not shown.
Thurston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Thurston County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 3.19% of Thurston County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Great Plains Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Thurston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Thurston County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Thurston County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Thurston County home can get up to 554 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.58% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thurston County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Thurston County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Thurston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thurston County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.63% of Thurston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 24.73%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 52.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.74% of Thurston County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thurston County, along with details on where in Thurston County and at what speeds.
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Thurston County, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 1.61%, or 109 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southwest, south, northeast, and southeast Thurston 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 Thurston County.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thurston County fiber providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC Fiber in Thurston County, NE
FiberFast fiber coverage
About 1.58%, or 107 people, have FiberFast fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Thurston County area. FiberFast is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thurston County.
FiberFast by NNTC fiber download speeds
FiberFast is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thurston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FiberFast fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thurston County. The fastest plan anyone in Thurston County can order from FiberFast goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Thurston County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC fiber upload speeds
In Thurston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FiberFast fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FiberFast is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thurston County fiber providers. FiberFast offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thurston County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Thurston County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thurston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Thurston County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Fiber internet speeds in Thurston County are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 554 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 3.19% in Thurston County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thurston County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Wayne County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monona County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Antelope County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Story County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Millard County, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Owyhee County, ID: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Owsley County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Otoe County, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Moffat County, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Missaukee County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ozark County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds