TV and Internet Providers in Howard County, NE


In Howard County there are 16 residential internet providers covering 99.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,081 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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16 Internet Service Providers in Howard County

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

63.29%

Avg. Speed:

58 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

42.25%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) | Fiber

Availability:

23.86%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Quantum Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

12.14%

Avg. Speed:

3,000 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

5.65%

Avg. Speed:

243 Mbps

Great Plains Communications | DSL

Availability:

4.39%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

3.46%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) | DSL

Availability:

2.50%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

Great Plains Communications | Fiber

Availability:

2.07%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Hamilton Telecommunications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

67.92%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

66.93%

Avg. Speed:

70 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

64.42%

Avg. Speed:

160 Mbps

Viaero Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

16.86%

Avg. Speed:

126 Mbps

Prairie Hills Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

16.03%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

14.38%

Avg. Speed:

144 Mbps

KDSI | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.14%

Avg. Speed:

29 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.96%

Avg. Speed:

89 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.96%

Avg. Speed:

89 Mbps

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 Howard County are not shown.

 

Howard County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

Availability maps for all providers in Howard County

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Internet service is available in 99.58% of Howard 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Howard County with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Howard County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Howard County.

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The average Howard County home can get up to 1,081 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 3,000 Mbps, which 12.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.96% 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.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Howard County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

What type of internet should I choose in Howard County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.44% of Howard County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 40.77% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 6.05%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.32%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Howard County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Howard County

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The map shows how competitive the Howard 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 Howard County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Howard County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Howard County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. Howard County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Howard County badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet 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 63.29%, or 4,098 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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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 26.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 20.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 24.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 23.1% 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 6.2 Mbps.

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Centurylink’s Howard County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 1.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 45.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 24.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 23.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Howard County, NE

Spectrum cable coverage

About 42.25%, or 2,736 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, northeast, and north Howard County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Howard County.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Howard 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 fastest compared to other Howard County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Howard County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 301 Mbps.

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Spectrum’s Howard County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 27.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 67.1% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) Fiber in Howard County, NE

Hamilton Telecommunications fiber coverage

About 23.86%, or 1,545 people, have Hamilton Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, north, northwest, southeast, and west Howard County area. Hamilton Telecommunications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) fiber download speeds

Hamilton Telecommunications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hamilton Telecommunications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Hamilton Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) fiber upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hamilton Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton Telecommunications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Hamilton Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Hamilton Telecommunications’s Howard County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Quantum Fiber Fiber in Howard County, NE

Quantum Fiber fiber coverage

About 12.14%, or 786 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, west, and northwest Howard County area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.

 

Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds

Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 3,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Quantum Fiber customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 3,000.0 Mbps

 

Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 3,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Quantum Fiber’s Howard County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in Howard County, NE

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 5.65%, or 366 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and west Howard County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 243 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 4.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Centurylink 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 Howard County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 243 Mbps.

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Centurylink’s Howard County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 4.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 92.6% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Great Plains Communications DSL in Howard County, NE

Great Plains Communications DSL coverage

About 4.39%, or 284 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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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Great Plains Communications customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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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Great Plains Communications’s Howard County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Howard County, NE

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 3.46%, or 224 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and east Howard 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 Howard County.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum’s Howard County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 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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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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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Hamilton Telecommunications’s Howard County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 66.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 33.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Great Plains Communications Fiber in Howard County, NE

Great Plains Communications fiber coverage

About 2.07%, or 134 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, 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 fiber download speeds

Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is below average. 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 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Great Plains Communications customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard 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 Howard County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Great Plains Communications’s Howard County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hamilton Telecommunications Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

Hamilton fixed wireless coverage

About 67.92%, or 4,398 people, have Hamilton fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, northeast, north, south, southwest, and west Howard County area. Hamilton is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard County.

 

Hamilton Telecommunications fixed wireless download speeds

Hamilton is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hamilton fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Hamilton goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hamilton Telecommunications customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Hamilton Telecommunications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hamilton fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Hamilton 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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Hamilton’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 66.93%, or 4,334 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard 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 much of Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 70 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 39.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 13 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 39.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 64.42%, or 4,171 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Howard County.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 160 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 49.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 50.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.

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Verizon’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 49.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 50.9% up to 6.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

Viaero fixed wireless coverage

About 16.86%, or 1,092 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, east, northeast, south, north, and southwest Howard County area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.

 

Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 126 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Viaero Wireless customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 51.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 48.2% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 23 Mbps.

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Viaero’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 51.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 48.2% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 16.03%, or 1,038 people, have Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, northwest, and east Howard County area. Prairie Hills Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.

 

Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Prairie Hills Wireless is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Prairie Hills Wireless goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Prairie Hills Wireless customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Prairie Hills Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Prairie Hills Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Prairie Hills Wireless’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 14.38%, or 931 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Howard County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 144 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GigFire customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 87.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 12.5% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 116 Mbps.

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GigFire’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 87.5% up to 130.0 Mbps
  • 12.5% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

KDSI Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

KDSI fixed wireless coverage

About 7.14%, or 462 people, have KDSI fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Howard County area. KDSI is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.

 

KDSI fixed wireless download speeds

KDSI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, KDSI fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from KDSI goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 29 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to KDSI customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 31.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 40.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 27.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

KDSI fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KDSI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, KDSI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. KDSI 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, KDSI customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.

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KDSI’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 72.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 27.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 1.96%, or 127 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Howard County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 89 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 85.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard 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 Howard County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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EarthLink’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 85.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howard County, NE

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 1.96%, or 127 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Howard County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 89 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Howard County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 85.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Howard 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 Howard County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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AT&T’s Howard County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 85.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Howard County Internet 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 internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Nebraska?

Internet speeds in Howard County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,533 Mbps in Nebraska versus 1,081 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.88% versus 99.58% in Howard County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6887399.88%
6883199.64%
6883895.55%
6883599.11%
68872100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6886499.03%
6882099.26%
68824100.00%
6888299.31%
6881799.47%

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.

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