In Franklin County there are 15 residential internet providers covering 97.13% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 870 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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15 Internet Service Providers in Franklin 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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Franklin County
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Internet service is available in 97.13% of Franklin County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Glenwood. Now you can call companies in Franklin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 870 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Franklin County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.91% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.91%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.87% of Franklin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Franklin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Franklin County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Franklin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Franklin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Franklin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Franklin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Franklin County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Glenwood Telephone Fiber in Franklin County, NE
Glenwood fiber coverage
About 70.79%, or 2,045 people, have Glenwood fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Glenwood is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Glenwood Telephone fiber download speeds
Glenwood is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glenwood fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Glenwood goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Glenwood Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Glenwood fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glenwood is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Glenwood offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin 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
Frontier Communications DSL in Franklin County, NE
Frontier DSL coverage
About 63.72%, or 1,841 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, northwest, central, and west Franklin County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 12.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Franklin County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
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- 12.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Franklin County, NE
Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 33.40%, or 965 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, and west Franklin County area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Franklin County, NE
Spectrum cable coverage
About 13.05%, or 377 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Franklin County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications Fiber in Franklin County, NE
Pinpoint fiber coverage
About 4.19%, or 121 people, have Pinpoint fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Franklin County area. Pinpoint is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Pinpoint Communications fiber download speeds
Pinpoint is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pinpoint fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Pinpoint goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pinpoint fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pinpoint is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Pinpoint offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin 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
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Franklin County, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 2.73%, or 79 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and northwest Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Franklin 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 Franklin 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
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 69.78%, or 2,016 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Franklin County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, NE
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 67.53%, or 1,951 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 523 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 8 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 Franklin County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 130 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 58.77%, or 1,698 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 75 Mbps.
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- 66.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 66.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, NE
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 21.70%, or 627 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, west, southeast, and east Franklin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, NE
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 21.70%, or 627 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, west, southeast, and east Franklin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, NE
Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 14.33%, or 414 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, east, central, and west Franklin County area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Viaero goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 117 Mbps.
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- 34.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Viaero fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Viaero is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Viaero 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 Franklin County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Viaero customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, NE
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 12.46%, or 360 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, west, east, central, and southwest Franklin County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Franklin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Franklin County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 870 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 97.13% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Harlan County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Thayer County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Willow County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hitchcock County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gage County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dundy County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Morris County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Monroe County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds