Who is our top ranked provider in Dakota City NE? [Updated]

Dakota City, Nebraska Broadband Internet Service

Dakota City, NE has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Dakota City. 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 Dakota City is Sparklight. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Sparklight	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	95.9%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	100 Mbps	40 Mbps	62.8%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Dakota City 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 Dakota City are compared to Dakota County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Nebraska overall?
Average download speeds in Dakota City of 16.59 Mbps are slower than the Dakota County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Nebraska.

Dakota City Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Dakota City is 4.69 Mbps. This is 26.1% slower than the average in Nebraska and 59.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Dakota City is 25.1% slower than the Dakota County average and 48.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Dakota City is 4.69 Mbps. This is 23.2% slower than the Dakota County average and 59.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 82.2% of Dakota County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 43.0% of Dakota County residents
The average internet download speed in Dakota County is 22.16 Mbps based upon 14744 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 Dakota City 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 Sparklight as the top provider for Dakota City, Nebraska.

Who has the fastest internet service in Dakota City?

Sparklight with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Dakota City.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Dakota City, Nebraska?

The following zip codes were used: 68731

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Dakota City internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Dakota City compare to other cities in Nebraska?

Click through to see how the Dakota City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Crawford, Gretna, Hastings, Louisville, Omaha, Superior, Wisner

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Dakota City - CenturyLink.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Dakota City, Nebraska?

Sparklight provides broadband internet service to 95.9% of Dakota City.

Dakota City 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.