In Pawnee County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,213 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee County are not shown.
Pawnee County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.65% of Pawnee 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Pawnee County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Pawnee County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Pawnee County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Pawnee County home can get up to 1,213 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 44.50% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.42% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pawnee County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Pawnee County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Pawnee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pawnee 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 48.74% of Pawnee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.11% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.20%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 45.60%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Pawnee County homes.
Internet Market Health in Pawnee County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Pawnee 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 Pawnee County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Pawnee County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Pawnee 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. Pawnee County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Pawnee County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pawnee County, along with details on where in Pawnee County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Pawnee County, NE
Windstream DSL coverage
About 76.30%, or 1,941 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pawnee County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pawnee County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pawnee County customers is up to 101 Mbps.
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- 27.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 37.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Pawnee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pawnee County DSL providers. Windstream offers 10 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 Pawnee County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 28 Mbps.
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- 37.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Pawnee County, NE
Spectrum cable coverage
About 48.66%, or 1,238 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, south, and northeast Pawnee County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pawnee County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pawnee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Pawnee 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 Pawnee County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pawnee County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Pawnee County, NE
Windstream fiber coverage
About 45.05%, or 1,146 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, south, east, northeast, and north Pawnee County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pawnee County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pawnee County customers is up to 1,988 Mbps.
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- 98.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Pawnee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pawnee County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Pawnee County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,988 Mbps.
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- 98.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Blue Valley Technologies Fiber in Pawnee County, NE
Blue Valley fiber coverage
About 2.71%, or 69 people, have Blue Valley fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Pawnee County area. Blue Valley is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pawnee County.
Blue Valley Technologies fiber download speeds
Blue Valley is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Blue Valley fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from Blue Valley goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pawnee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Blue Valley Technologies fiber upload speeds
In Pawnee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Blue Valley fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Blue Valley is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pawnee County fiber providers. Blue Valley offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pawnee 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
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 91.35%, or 2,324 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pawnee County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pawnee County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pawnee County customers is up to 532 Mbps.
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- 5.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 87.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pawnee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pawnee County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 7 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 Pawnee County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 133 Mbps.
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- 5.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 69.22%, or 1,761 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pawnee 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 Pawnee County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pawnee 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 below average compared to other Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 1.7 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 68.47%, or 1,742 people, have KwiKom Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, east, northeast, south, north, northwest, and southwest Pawnee County area. KwiKom Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pawnee County.
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless download speeds
KwiKom Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, KwiKom Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from KwiKom Communications goes up to 60 Mbps, and all Pawnee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pawnee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KwiKom Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, KwiKom Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Pawnee County fixed wireless providers. KwiKom Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pawnee County is up to 12 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 63.88%, or 1,625 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pawnee County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 51.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 12 Mbps.
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- 51.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 46.66%, or 1,187 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, south, and northeast Pawnee County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pawnee County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Pawnee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pawnee 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 Pawnee County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pawnee County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Diode Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
Diode fixed wireless coverage
About 10.73%, or 273 people, have Diode fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Pawnee County area. Diode is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pawnee County.
Diode fixed wireless download speeds
Diode is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Diode fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee County can order from Diode goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pawnee County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 14.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 85.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Diode fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pawnee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Diode fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Diode is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Pawnee County fixed wireless providers. Diode 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 Pawnee County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Diode customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 14.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 85.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Pawnee County, NE
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 2.12%, or 54 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Pawnee 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 Pawnee County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pawnee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pawnee County. The fastest plan anyone in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County customers is up to 115 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Pawnee 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 above average compared to other Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 53 Mbps.
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- 29.6% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 70.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Pawnee County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pawnee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Pawnee County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Pawnee County are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 1,213 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 99.65% in Pawnee County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pawnee 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
- Richardson County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gage County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holt County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thayer County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gentry County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nuckolls County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Putnam County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pondera County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pope County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Powder River County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Powell County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds