In Kearney there are 14 residential internet providers covering 97.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,147 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Kearney
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 Kearney are not shown.
Kearney 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 97.40% of Kearney. 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 Allo. Now you can call companies in Kearney with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kearney?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kearney.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kearney home can get up to 2,147 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,300 Mbps, which 86.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kearney.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kearney, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kearney?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kearney you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.58% of Kearney homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.07% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.73%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.60% of Kearney homes.
Internet Market Health in Kearney
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kearney 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 Kearney based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.5 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.6 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kearney internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kearney homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kearney internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 11 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, Kearney is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kearney, along with details on where in Kearney and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Kearney, NE
Spectrum cable coverage
About 92.74%, or 36,382 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kearney.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kearney customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kearney 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 Kearney cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Allo Fiber in Kearney, NE
Allo fiber coverage
About 86.94%, or 34,108 people, have Allo fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. Allo is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kearney.
Allo fiber download speeds
Allo is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Allo fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Allo goes up to 2,300 Mbps, and all Kearney customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
Allo fiber upload speeds
In Kearney download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Allo fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Allo is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kearney fiber providers. Allo offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 2,300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Kearney, NE
Frontier DSL coverage
About 84.30%, or 33,070 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kearney.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kearney customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 85.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Kearney download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kearney DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 85.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Kearney, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 27.36%, or 10,735 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, southwest, west, north, east, and south Kearney 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 Kearney.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kearney customers is up to 1,741 Mbps.
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- 74.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 25.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kearney 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 above average compared to other Kearney fiber providers. Great Plains Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Great Plains Communications customers can get speeds up to 1,741 Mbps.
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- 74.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 25.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 97.11%, or 38,098 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kearney.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kearney customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney 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 Kearney fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 8.0 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.65%, or 37,131 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kearney.
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 Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kearney customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 60.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney 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 Kearney fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney 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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- 60.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 92.86%, or 36,428 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kearney.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kearney customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 43.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kearney fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 20 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 9.9 Mbps.
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- 43.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 77.96%, or 30,584 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kearney.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kearney customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney 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 Kearney fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 65.92%, or 25,860 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kearney.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kearney customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney 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 Kearney fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney 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 7.4 Mbps.
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- 25.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 65.92%, or 25,860 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kearney area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kearney.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kearney customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney 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 Kearney fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney 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 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 30.47%, or 11,955 people, have Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, north, west, east, southwest, central, and south Kearney 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 Kearney.
Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Prairie Hills Wireless is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Prairie Hills Wireless goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kearney customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Prairie Hills Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney 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 the fastest compared to other Kearney fixed wireless providers. Prairie Hills Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kearney, NE
Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 14.60%, or 5,727 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northeast, east, southwest, southeast, northwest, central, and south Kearney area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kearney.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kearney. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kearney. The fastest plan anyone in Kearney can order from Viaero goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Kearney customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kearney 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 slowest compared to other Kearney fixed wireless providers. Viaero offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kearney is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Kearney Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kearney or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kearney compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Kearney are comparable versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 2,147 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 97.40% in Kearney.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kearney 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Riverdale, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Odessa, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lowell, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gibbon, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Axtell, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Amherst, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elm Creek, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Minden, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasanton, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Funk, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sandusky, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huber Heights, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Keizer, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Puente, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- La Vergne, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Wales, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Laurel, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Long Beach, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Altos, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds