Crete, Nebraska Broadband Internet Service
Crete, NE has a total of 7 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 7 internet service options in Crete. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Crete is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Windstream | Cable, DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 92.5% |
3 | LTD Broadband | wireless | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 92.1% |
4 | Future Technologies | wireless | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
5 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 57.4% |
6 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
7 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Crete NE Internet Access Options
Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Crete are compared to Saline County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Nebraska overall?
Average download speeds in Crete of 56.97 Mbps are faster than the Saline County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Nebraska.
Crete Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Crete is 8.82 Mbps. This is 38.9% faster than the average in Nebraska and 24% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Crete is 176.4% faster than the Saline County average and 75.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Crete is 8.82 Mbps. This is 82.6% faster than the Saline County average and 24% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 78.7% of Saline County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 50.6% of Saline County residents
The average internet download speed in Saline County is 20.61 Mbps based upon 10616 samples taken in the past year
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Crete residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Crete, Nebraska.
Who has the fastest internet service in Crete?
Windstream with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Crete.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Crete, Nebraska?
The following zip codes were used: 68333
How do the internet speeds in Crete compare to other cities in Nebraska?
Click through to see how the Crete broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Genoa, Gibbon, Hooper, Lincoln, Louisville, Schuyler, South Sioux City
What is fixed wireless internet service?
Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Crete, Nebraska?
Spectrum and Future Technologies provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Crete.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 7 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Crete, NE residents.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
What is Mbps?
Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.
What download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
Crete Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages