In Hayes County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 696 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Hayes County
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Hayes County.
No internet provider of this type serves Hayes County.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hayes County are not shown.
Hayes County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Hayes 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 Great Plains Communications. Now you can call companies in Hayes County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hayes County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hayes County.
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The average Hayes County home can get up to 696 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 27.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hayes County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Hayes County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hayes County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hayes County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 39.72% of Hayes County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 19.39%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 40.89%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hayes County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hayes County
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The map shows how competitive the Hayes 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 Hayes County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hayes County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hayes County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Hayes County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Hayes County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hayes County, along with details on where in Hayes County and at what speeds.
Great Plains Communications DSL in Hayes County, NE
Great Plains Communications DSL coverage
About 85.40%, or 731 people, have Great Plains Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hayes County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hayes County.
Great Plains Communications DSL download speeds
Great Plains Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Great Plains Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Hayes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hayes 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 Hayes 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 Hayes County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Hayes County, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 27.57%, or 236 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, and south Hayes County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hayes County.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Hayes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hayes 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 Hayes 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 Hayes County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) DSL in Hayes County, NE
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 14.25%, or 122 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Hayes County area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hayes County.
Consolidated (Nebraska) DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayes County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes County can order from Consolidated goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hayes County customers is up to 14 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) DSL upload speeds
In Hayes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hayes County DSL providers. Consolidated offers 3 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 Hayes County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
BWTelcom Fiber in Hayes County, NE
BWTelcom fiber coverage
About 10.28%, or 88 people, have BWTelcom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Hayes County area. BWTelcom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hayes County.
BWTelcom fiber download speeds
BWTelcom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BWTelcom fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes County can order from BWTelcom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hayes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BWTelcom fiber upload speeds
In Hayes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BWTelcom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BWTelcom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hayes County fiber providers. BWTelcom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayes County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) Fiber in Hayes County, NE
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 1.87%, or 16 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Hayes County area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hayes County.
Consolidated (Nebraska) fiber download speeds
Consolidated is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayes County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes County can order from Consolidated goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Hayes County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Consolidated (Nebraska) fiber upload speeds
In Hayes County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hayes County fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hayes County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hayes County, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.26%, or 473 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, northeast, north, west, southeast, south, and northwest Hayes 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 Hayes 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 Hayes 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 Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes 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 Hayes County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hayes 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 average compared to other Hayes 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 Hayes 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Vistabeam Fixed Wireless in Hayes County, NE
Vistabeam fixed wireless coverage
About 41.36%, or 354 people, have Vistabeam fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, west, northeast, southwest, southeast, and north Hayes County area. Vistabeam is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hayes County.
Vistabeam fixed wireless download speeds
Vistabeam is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Vistabeam fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes County can order from Vistabeam goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hayes County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Vistabeam fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hayes County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vistabeam fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Vistabeam is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hayes County fixed wireless providers. Vistabeam 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 Hayes County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Vistabeam customers can get speeds up to 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Hayes County, NE
Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 11.10%, or 95 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, and southwest Hayes 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 Hayes County.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hayes County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hayes County. The fastest plan anyone in Hayes 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 Hayes County customers is up to 128 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hayes 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 the fastest compared to other Hayes 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 Hayes 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 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Hayes County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hayes County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hayes County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Hayes County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,533 Mbps in Nebraska versus 696 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.88% versus 100.00% in Hayes County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hayes 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
- Chase County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Frontier County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gosper County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phillips County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phelps County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kearney County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Logan County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fillmore County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Norman County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miner County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mineral County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mineral County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monona County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nemaha County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ness County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newton County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nicholas County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds