In Knox County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 93.25% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,252 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Knox 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 Knox County are not shown.
Knox County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Knox County
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Internet service is available in 93.25% of Knox 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 Knox County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Knox County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Knox County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Knox County home can get up to 1,252 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 48.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Knox County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Knox County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Knox County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knox 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 57.06% of Knox County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.51% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.52%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.16%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.75% of Knox County homes.
Internet Market Health in Knox County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Knox 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 Knox County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Knox County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Knox County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, 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. Knox County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Knox County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knox County, along with details on where in Knox County and at what speeds.
Great Plains Communications DSL in Knox County, NE
Great Plains Communications DSL coverage
About 58.46%, or 4,905 people, have Great Plains Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Knox County.
Great Plains Communications DSL download speeds
Great Plains Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Great Plains Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications DSL upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Knox County, NE
Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 55.08%, or 4,622 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Knox County.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 1,871 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Knox 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 above average compared to other Knox County fiber providers. Great Plains Communications 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 Knox County 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 1,871 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Cable in Knox County, NE
Great Plains Communications cable coverage
About 13.00%, or 1,091 people, have Great Plains Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and west Knox 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 Knox County.
Great Plains Communications cable download speeds
Great Plains Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Great Plains Communications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications cable upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Knox County cable providers. Great Plains Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hartelco Fiber in Knox County, NE
Hartelco fiber coverage
About 3.78%, or 317 people, have Hartelco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Knox County area. Hartelco is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
Hartelco fiber download speeds
Hartelco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hartelco fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Hartelco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hartelco fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hartelco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hartelco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knox County fiber providers. Hartelco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox 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
Three River Communications Fiber in Knox County, NE
Three River fiber coverage
About 1.78%, or 149 people, have Three River fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Knox County area. Three River is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
Three River Communications fiber download speeds
Three River is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Three River fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Three River goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Three River Communications fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Three River fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Three River is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. Three River offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Knox County, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 70.33%, or 5,901 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox 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 Knox County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox 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 Knox County customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 56.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox County 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 the slowest compared to other Knox 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 Knox 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 1.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Knox County, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 32.51%, or 2,728 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox 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 small portion of Knox 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 Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox 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 Knox County customers is up to 79 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Knox County, NE
Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 18.27%, or 1,533 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, east, south, west, southwest, and central Knox County area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Knox County.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Viaero goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox County fixed wireless providers. Viaero offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Knox County, NE
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 9.14%, or 767 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, central, southwest, northeast, west, and north Knox County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 above average compared to other Knox County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County 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 Knox County, NE
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 7.79%, or 654 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, and central Knox 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 Knox County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox 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 Knox County, NE
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 7.79%, or 654 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, and central Knox 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 Knox County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
South Dakota Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Knox County, NE
South Dakota Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 4.27%, or 358 people, have South Dakota Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Knox County area. South Dakota Internet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
South Dakota Wireless Internet fixed wireless download speeds
South Dakota Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, South Dakota Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from South Dakota Internet goes up to 75 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
South Dakota Wireless Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for South Dakota Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, South Dakota Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Knox County fixed wireless providers. South Dakota Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Knox County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knox County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Knox County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Knox County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 1,252 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 93.25% in Knox County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knox 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
- Cedar County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buena Vista County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherry County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pocahontas County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- McIntosh County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oglethorpe County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oglala Lakota County, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Menard County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McKenzie County, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McIntosh County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds